Kimberly Greenwood, wife of singer Lee Greenwood, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
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Kimberly Greenwood Is "Honored"
As PEOPLE reports, the 59-year-old Kimberly will serve as ambassador to Barbados and several Caribbean nations. They include St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. However, she has to be confirmed by the Senate.
The wife of the "God Bless the USA" singer Lee thanked President Trump on social media on Monday, Sep. 14. She said the nomination was "one of the greatest honors of my lifetime."
"I am profoundly honored and humbled by President Trump's confidence in nominating me to serve as United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean," she wrote.
She added, "Mr. President, thank you for believing in me and entrusting me with this extraordinary opportunity to serve. If confirmed by the United States Senate, I will work every day to earn that confidence, to listen and learn, to build genuine relationships, and to make sure the people of every nation I am privileged to serve know how deeply America values their friendship.
"I was raised to believe that when your country calls you to serve, you show up with gratitude, humility, and your whole heart. That is exactly what I intend to do. I am incredibly grateful, deeply humbled, and ready to serve."
Lee Greenwood Also Thanked the President
The 83-year-old Lee also took to social media to thank the president for his wife's nomination.
"I have proudly supported President Trump since he first announced his intention to lead this great nation, and I remain grateful for his service to America," he wrote.
Lee also shared his support for his better half.
He wrote, "Kim, our family could not be prouder of you. I have always known what an exceptional woman you are, and now you have the opportunity to share your warmth, wisdom and love of country in service to the United States. Congratulations, my love. I will be proudly standing beside you every step of the way."
Lee has been a supporter of President Trump for some time. The two are also in business together selling leather-bound editions of the Bible for $59.99. You can also snag one of the "Presidential Editions" of the Bible for $99.99.
