Recognizing Private Charles D. Staley

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Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Private Charles D. Staley, an American hero who served during the Korean war. =========================== NOTE ===========================

On February 28, 2024, page H734, in the second column, the following appeared: Ms. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise

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Private Staley was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and moved to Blount County in the sixth grade. His family owned and operated Maryville Monument, which played a large role in placing many veterans' headstones and markers throughout the county.

Private Staley was also drafted in the Army on May 11, 1953. He served his country with honor and an unfailing sense of duty as a military policeman at Fort Jackson.

Private Staley volunteered for overseas duty in March 1954 where he served behind the Iron Curtain during the Berlin Crisis. He was discharged from the Army on April 30, 1955.

He then served as the Blount County veterans service officer for 30 years. During that time, Private Staley demonstrated incredible professionalism and integrity. He has won the respect and admiration of his colleagues, his fellow veterans, and people all over our community.

Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Private Charles Staley as the Tennessee Second District's February 2024 Veteran of the Month.

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