[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5620]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO LINWARD ``LIN'' APPLING

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 2008

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this opportunity to recognize 
the career of Lin Appling, upon his retirement from the Missouri Public 
Service Commission.
  Mr. Appling received a B.A. from Coker College and an M.A. from 
Wichita State University, while serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Appling's 
distinguished Army service has been recognized with the bestowing of 
the U.S. Army Legion of Merit Award as well as a Bronze Star for his 
service in Vietnam.
  Since 1993, Mr. Appling has served the Missouri State government in a 
number of capacities, culminating with his appointment in 2004 to the 
Missouri Public Service Commission.
  Mr. Appling has been an active member of his community through his 
work with the Capital City Boys & Girls Club. Inspired by Dr. Martin 
Luther King, Jr. at an early age, Mr. Appling has been instrumental in 
helping others reach their goals.
  I am certain that Members of the House will join me in thanking Lin 
Appling for his service to his country and to the State of Missouri.

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