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“RECOGNIZING ARTHUR BYRON ``DEACON'' BOWERS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1648 on Sept. 21, 2012.
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RECOGNIZING ARTHUR BYRON ``DEACON'' BOWERS
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HON. DAVID P. ROE
of tennessee
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 21, 2012
Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks to recognize Mr. Arthur Byron ``Deacon'' Bowers of Carter County, Tennessee, for receiving the James H. Collier Service Award. The James H. Collier Service Award is given to veterans who continue to serve their country and fellow veterans through their retirement and into their civilian lives. Deacon Bowers is a veteran of the Korean War and has provided a perfect example of how one man can better the lives of veterans in his community.
For 36 years, Deacon dedicated his efforts to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. From 1974-2004, he served as Regional Veterans Employment Representative. By the time of his retirement, Deacon had assisted thousands of military veterans. In retirement, he continues to build on his volunteer legacy by visiting veterans and their families in the hospital. Deacon also helped create both the Veterans War Memorial and the Walk of Honor in Elizabethton, Tennessee.
Mr. Speaker, I commend Deacon for his selfless contributions to Cocke County's veterans and wish him the best as he continues to exemplify the Volunteer spirit.
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