[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9104]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      ACKNOWLEDGING REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES SARGENT FOR HIS SERVICE

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2017

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, public service is not just a career 
path, it is a way of life. Many aspire to this role but very few 
fulfill this profession devoutly. These diligent leaders seek and 
strive to empower their constituency. They understand the pulse and the 
needs of their community and give the people their voice. Today, I 
would like to acknowledge Representative Charles Sargent for his 
service to our community, state, and nation.
  Service is not a foreign term to Representative Sargent. He 
faithfully served in the United States Navy. His time in the military 
and as a business leader created the foundation of his life's work as a 
strong conservative leader in the Tennessee State House. His leadership 
in business and the insurance industry served as an asset which made 
him an outstanding and excellent leader as the chairman of the House 
Finance, Ways and Means Committee. Representative Sargent is also 
generous with his time, energy, and resources. He dedicates himself to 
multiple charities throughout our state. True leadership is not as it 
appears but as it performs. His admirable service in making the tough 
decisions today will make a brighter future for millions of Tennesseans 
tomorrow. His insight will continue to impact our state and we look 
forward to his leadership in the future.

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