[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 11855]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO LARRY CORUM

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I come before the Senate to recognize 
the entrepreneurial spirit of Mr. Larry Corum of London, KY. After 
serving in the United States military for over 20 years, in 1990 he 
opened a printing business and now is the manager of the London-Corbin 
Airport. Both his economic leadership and steadfast service to Laurel 
County make him a valuable asset to the London community.
  Born and raised in Clay County, KY, upon his graduation from high 
school in 1958, Larry attended Sue Bennett College and Eastern Kentucky 
University. After graduating from EKU in 1965, he joined the U.S. Air 
Force and became an officer. While in his first years of service, Larry 
married his wife, Lois. Throughout his 20-year military career, the 
couple traveled around the country with their two children, Chris and 
Gienah. Finally in 1989, he retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant 
colonel and settled in London, KY.
  In 1990, Larry opened an American Speedy Printing franchise in the 
London Shopping Center. After acquiring Durham Printing in 1998, the 
name of the company changed to Allegra Print and Imaging. In 2008, 
Larry left the business, entrusting his son, Chris, with running the 
day-to-day business operations, and became manager of the London-Corbin 
airport, which is the sixth-largest airport in the State of Kentucky.
  Larry has served on many boards in the Laurel County area such as the 
American Red Cross, the United Way, SCORE, the London-Corbin Airport, 
Saint Joseph-London, and the executive board of the Chamber of 
Commerce. His contribution to the London-Laurel County Chamber of 
Commerce stemmed from a desire to grow the community economically. 
Through the Chamber of Commerce, Larry was able to make an economic 
impact in London and improve the lives of his fellow Kentuckians.
  Today, it is my honor to recognize Mr. Larry Corum for his 
contribution to the Laurel County economy through his own small 
business and his extensive service to the London-Laurel County Chamber 
of Commerce. His dedication to the community has made London, KY, an 
attractive area in which businesses can invest and grow. I ask my 
colleagues in the U.S. Senate to join with me in celebrating Mr. Larry 
Corum's service to the greater Laurel County, KY, area.
  A recent article published in the Chamber News, a publication of the 
Laurel County-area newspaper the Sentinel Echo, highlighted Mr. Corum's 
accomplishments. I ask unanimous consent that said article appear in 
the Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

        [From the Chamber News: The Sentinel Echo, May 30, 2012]

                    Board of Directors: Larry Corum

       Larry Corum has served as manager of the London-Corbin 
     Airport since February 2008. The airport is the sixth-largest 
     and one of the busiest general aviation airports in the state 
     of Kentucky. It serves as one of the important gateways for 
     business and commerce to Laurel County and eastern Kentucky.
       In 1990, Larry moved to Laurel County with his wife, Lois, 
     and children, Chris and Gienah. Seeing a business opportunity 
     and using his wife and sister for labor and as partners, he 
     opened an American Speedy Printing franchise in the London 
     Shopping Center. The business began to grow and was able to 
     move to a stand-alone building on South Main Street in 1994. 
     In 1998, a second building was acquired through the purchase 
     of Durham Printing and the business name was changed to 
     Allegra Print and Imaging. After completing college, both 
     Chris and Gienah joined Larry in the business. Larry 
     continued in the business until 2008, when he turned over the 
     operation to his son, Chris, who has added sign-making 
     capability. He now operates the business under the name of 
     Allegra Print Sign and Design.
       Larry grew up in Clay County, graduating from Clay County 
     High School in 1958. He later attended Sue Bennett College 
     and Eastern Kentucky University, graduating from EKU in 1965. 
     Larry worked several jobs while completing his education, 
     including teaching school in Clay County, Cleveland, Ohio, 
     and Miami, Fla. In 1967, Larry joined the U.S. Air Force and 
     became an officer. He then married his wife, Lois, and they 
     began a grand adventure together traveling the world and 
     making a career. In 1969, Larry was awarded his wings, 
     assigned to an airplane in the strategic air command and 
     moved to a permanent military base. Over the next 20 years, 
     Larry served the Air Force as a flight crew member, flight 
     instructor, flight evaluator, and command evaluator in the 
     EC, KC, and RC-135 Aircraft. Larry, Lois, and their children 
     lived in or visited most all of the 50 states and many 
     foreign countries. Larry retired from the Air Force as a 
     lieutenant colonel and the commander of the 384th 
     Transportation Squadron, McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kan., in 
     1989.
       Larry's involvement in the London-Laurel County Chamber of 
     Commerce began when he opened his business in London with a 
     ribbon cutting in 1990. He was later invited to join the 
     board of directors. In addition, he has served on the board 
     of the American Red Cross, the United Way of Laurel County, 
     SCORE, London-Corbin airport, Saint Joseph-London, and the 
     executive board of the Chamber. Larry is an active member, 
     Sunday school teacher, and deacon of the First Baptist Church 
     of London.
       Larry believes that London and Laurel County is one of the 
     best places in America to bring up a family and grow a small 
     business. He feels that the Chamber can and will help with 
     growth and community improvement. He is proud to be a member 
     of this community and the London-Laurel County Chamber of 
     Commerce Executive Board.

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