[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14960]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OF GROVER AND BETTY POTEET

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                          HON. JOHN S. TANNER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 16, 2003

  Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of two outstanding leaders and dear friends, Grover and 
Betty Poteet. The service they have provided over the years resonates 
throughout our community.
  Both natives of Spring Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Poteet now live in Trenton, 
Tennessee. They have three children, Melinda Poteet Goode, Doug Poteet, 
and Melia Poteet Anderson. They are also the proud grandparents of 
Garner Goode and Crockett Goode. Together, Grover and Betty earned the 
1999-2000 Citizens of the Year Award, presented by the Trenton Elks 
Lodge.
  Grover graduated from Spring Hill High School in 1955 and served in 
the United States Army from 1955-1957. Grover has contributed so much 
to his community, including his service as a member of the Gibson 
County Court from 1974-1994. Grover also showed his compassion for 
people by serving as a member of the National Guard Equal Opportunity 
Race Relations Council. He is currently chair of the Gibson County 
Lake/Water Board Authority and was recently honored with the Trenton 
Elks Dedicated Service Award for 2002-2003.
  Betty graduated from Spring Hill High School in 1957 and began 
working at the Milan Army Ammunition Plant, a career that lasted 45 
years. Betty also served for 15 years as the parade director for the 
Trenton Teapot Parade, one of the biggest local festivals in Tennessee. 
Her tireless community work earned her the Tennessee National Guard's 
Hard Worker of the Year Award for 1994-1995.
  The Poteets have always been very active leaders in Tennessee, 
through heavy involvement in the Democratic Party at the local and 
state level. Their love for our democratic process helps make West 
Tennessee a great place to live.
  Time and time again, Grover and Betty Poteet have proven their love 
for our neighbors in Trenton and Gibson County. Their dedication has 
always been and will continue to be appreciated. Mr. Speaker, please 
join me in honoring the accomplishments and dedication of two fine 
leaders and my friends, Grover and Betty Poteet.

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