It is interesting to note that Nicky Joe Rahall won top honor in the 1965 "Voice of Democracy" contest in Raleigh County and went on to compete for the district title. He is an example of the worthwhile young people coming to maturity in my State. The son of a prominent Beckley. W. Va.. businessman. he is also the grandson of an immigrant from Lebanon who over 50 years ago peddled merchandise over the hills and among the coalmining community in the Beckley area of West Virginia and who. in later years. made significant contributions to the community life of the region. I ask unanimous consent to have the letters. as published by the newspaper. printed in the RECORD.
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