[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 28, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING PRIVATE CHARLES D. STALEY

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Private Charles D. Staley, 
an American hero who served during the Korean war.


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  On February 28, 2024, page H734, in the second column, the 
following appeared: Ms BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. 
Speaker, I rise


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  Private Staley was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and moved to Blount 
County in the sixth grade. His family owned and operated Maryville 
Monument, which played a large role in placing many veterans' 
headstones and markers throughout the county.
  Private Staley was also drafted in the Army on May 11, 1953. He 
served his country with honor and an unfailing sense of duty as a 
military policeman at Fort Jackson.
  Private Staley volunteered for overseas duty in March 1954 where he 
served behind the Iron Curtain during the Berlin Crisis. He was 
discharged from the Army on April 30, 1955.
  He then served as the Blount County veterans service officer for 30 
years. During that time, Private Staley demonstrated incredible 
professionalism and integrity. He has won the respect and admiration of 
his colleagues, his fellow veterans, and people all over our community.

  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Private Charles Staley as 
the Tennessee Second District's February 2024 Veteran of the Month.

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