[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17933]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT L. ``BOB'' CHANDLER

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                        HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today with deep sadness to honor 
the passing of a great leader, colleague and dear friend, Mr. Robert L. 
Chandler. Bob served his country well during two tours of duty in the 
Vietnam War and displayed great leadership for Yalobusha County having 
been elected Election Board Commissioner and as Chancery Clerk where I 
had the distinct honor and privilege of serving with him during his 
service as Chancery Clerk.
  Bob was dutiful and diligent as he volunteered to serve his community 
as a fireman and reserve deputy sheriff. Bob was a devoted and loving 
husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his 
daughter, Audrea and son, Bobby and grandchildren. Bob and family are 
members of Sylva Rena Baptist Church.
  Madam Speaker, with distinct honor and pride, I, along with citizens 
of Yalobusha County, sadly mourn the death of such an inspirational 
leader as Bob Chandler. I want to personally thank him for his 
contributions and leadership. His memory will live on.

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