[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16596-16597]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRESS SALUTES CHARLES GREENE, A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 7, 2012

  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the life and service of 
Colonel Charles H. Greene, U.S. Army (Ret) for his distinguished 
service to the United States Army and his nation. Colonel Greene 
honorably served his country in Korea and Vietnam.
  Colonel Greene served as the Unit Commander with the 467th Military 
Intelligence Detachment from October 1982 through April 1985 and 
retired from the United States Army on September 23, 1990.
  After retiring from the Army, Charles held the position of Engineer 
for Lockheed Martin and was co-owner of a lapidary shop in Melbourne, 
Florida. He was an active member of the Crossroads Community Church UCC 
and the Melbourne Elks Lodge #1744.
  Beginning in 1975, Charles served as the 15th District of Florida 
General Chairman for nominations to our nation's military service 
academies until his death on November 30, 2012. I applaud his 
commitment to our community, military and the future of our Armed 
Services. Charles embodied the true meaning of public service.
  ``Charlie loved his job as Chairman of the nominating committees. He 
enjoyed talking with prospective candidates and he had a gift for 
making them feel comfortable before their

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interviews. Although he was from a different generation, he understood 
today's teens and the changing Academy and military environment. His 
goal was always to select the most qualified individuals and to 
encourage students who were interested in attending our nation's 
service academies and serving in the military. I will have big shoes to 
fill as I assume the position of Chair, District 15 Academy Nominating 
Committee,'' said Angelika Evangelist, Captain, United States Navy 
Reserve (Ret).
  Charles is survived by his wife Jackie; son Stephen (Pat); daughters 
Diane (Tim) Benson; Karen (Craig) Schenck; Leslie Hodgkins; Susan 
(Greg) Reeves; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
  Charles took up the flag and served this great nation selflessly. He 
is a great credit to our community, the United States Army and our 
nation. He will be deeply missed by his family, his community and his 
nation.
  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends that knew 
and loved him.
  I am honored to rise today to draw the attention of the U.S. House of 
Representatives upon Colonel Charles Greene so that a grateful nation 
can honor him for his service to our nation. We are proud of his 
commitment to the cause of liberty, freedom and public service.

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