[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22904]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING CHARLES MYATT UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2009

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Charles 
Myatt who is retiring from First Tennessee bank after a 40 year career.
  In 1969, Charlie graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 
Murfreesboro with a bachelor's degree in Marketing. He began his 
banking career with First Tennessee in Chattanooga, and his talent and 
understanding of business were quickly recognized. Over the course of 
his 19 years in Chattanooga, he was promoted to numerous leadership 
positions, including senior vice president and manager of the branch 
division, as well as senior vice president and manager of the east 
region of Chattanooga's correspondent division.
  Charlie returned to Murfreesboro in 1988 to become First Tennessee's 
Rutherford County Regional President. During his 21 year tenure as 
Regional President, Charlie more than tripled the number of First 
Tennessee banking centers from three to ten locations in Rutherford 
County.
  Throughout his career, Charlie proved to not only be an excellent 
banker but also a dedicated community leader. Charlie is an active 
member, deacon, and past chairman of the budget and finance committee 
at First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. He has maintained a constant 
connection with MTSU, serving on numerous boards and committees, and he 
has been recognized as an MTSU ``Distinguished Alumnus.''
  Charlie has also served as President of the Boys and Girls Club of 
Rutherford County, Chairman of the Rutherford County Chamber of 
Commerce, and Chairman of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation 
Commission.
  The many awards and distinctions Charlie has received highlight his 
successful career, including the Daily News Journal--SunTrust Bank 
``Humanitarian of the Year'' and the Rutherford County Chamber of 
Commerce ``Business Person of the Year.''
  Charlie, I hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement with your wife, 
Judy, as well as your children and grandchildren.

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