[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17833]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING VIRGIL BRANTLEY

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Virgil 
Brantley for his lifetime commitment and service to the Xenia community 
and state of Ohio.
  Mr. Brantley's contributions to his country and the community are 
invaluable. He was an active Board member and distinguished trustee 
emeritus of the Golden Age Senior Citizens, Inc. to which he worked 
countless hours to ensure the growth and success of the Xenia Adult 
Recreation and Services Center by assisting with construction of the 
tornado shelter for the Center, developing a home-delivered meals 
program and starting the tradition of providing desserts for the 
Center's monthly luncheons. Mr. Brantley was also a very well-respected 
Xenia Rotarian, friend and colleague. His civic, cultural, religious 
and educational endeavors over the many years never went unnoticed as 
the following list of awards indicate: the Xenia Area Chamber of 
Commerce Award, the Xenia Community Schools Hall of Honor, Greene 
County Citizen of the Year, the Nutter Award, induction into the Ohio 
Veterans Hall of Fame, nomination for the American College of Health 
Care Administration and numerous others.
  Along with his natural penchant for civic engagement, Mr. Brantley 
and his late wife, Helen, established Hospitality Homes in 1961. The 
skilled-nursing and rehabilitation facility has been a vital asset for 
seniors in the Xenia area and has carried on the many great traditions 
that Mr. and Mrs. Brantley built it upon.
  Finally, as a husband, father of three, brother of four and 
grandfather to many, Mr. Brantley demonstrated the importance of 
balancing various obligations and activities with the needs of family. 
His belief that service to his family and community is imperative to a 
meaningful life has inspired many to follow his example.
  Thus, with great pride, I recognize Mr. Virgil Brantley for his 
lifetime of remarkable achievements and his unparalleled contribution 
to our community.

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