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Bart McQueary was born in
In the seventh grade, Bart was awarded the prestigious Galileo Award for achieving a 107% average in science. This would become the first in a long line of honors, awards, and recognitions that Bart would receive.
College
Bart graduated from
Bart graduated from The University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of
Science (B.Sc.) degree in 1993.
The
Being an over-achiever who doesn’t know the meaning of the word quit,
Bart wanted to do more. In 1994 Bart visited his ancestral home on the Island of Ulva off the coast of
Pro Wrestling
In 1997 shortly after returning from
Bart immediately impressed Bailey as well as all the wrestlers on the
card for that night with the knowledge that he already possessed. Several
wrestlers refused to believe that Bart had no formal training. It was a match
made in Heaven as Joe Bailey quickly asked Bart to join the crew.
The two men would form a friendship that lasts to this day. Bart became
the mouthpiece for the wrestling organization and soon had several county fairs
signed to long term arrangements. This also led to talent exchange with Ohio
Valley Wrestling which despite being a training camp for the
The Bart Foundation
In 1999 Bart began using his influence in the wrestling community to
organize charity benefit shows for terminally ill children in the Harrodsburg
area. With a telephone and just a push of one button, Bart was able to call in
favors from top names across the
Crowds would erupt in cheers as Bart would give away hundreds of dollars
of his own money and donate items to charity auctions. It was the consensus
that had Bart ran for public office at that time, he would have been
unbeatable.
In the Community
Bart has kept his giving spirit alive in the
community. Bart donates untold hours of his time to such projects as Mercer
County Habitat for Humanity, The Diamond Point Restoration Project, as well as
serving on several boards and committees.
Each year Bart volunteers in the annual homeless
count in Harrodsburg. This program counts the number of homeless people and
offers them help.
The Bart McQueary Charity Auction which is held every
year brings in several thousands of dollars to help the needy in
Activism
Bart believes that a man who will not stand up for what is right “isn’t worth a pinch of piss.” Bart has described himself on occasion as “one of the last true Americans.”
Many people would agree with this statement.
Time and time again Bart has been the vanguard in protecting American
principles and The First Amendment. Bart works closely with The American Civil
Liberties Union, Amnesty International, The Hanso Foundation, and MoveOn.org
to insure that all Americans enjoy the freedoms granted to them by the
Constitution.
This has taken form on a small and grand scale.
Those in the community who deal with Bart on a daily basis know that
they aren’t dealing with any ordinary Joe. The mere presence of Bart McQueary
in any situation brings a feeling of security and confidence to those around
him.
Likewise people are careful not to take advantage of Bart as they would
others. Some have tried… with disastrous results!
Mercer
County Clerk Ronnie Compton attempted to circumvent Bart when he
sought public records by charging Bart fifty-cents per copy. The law allows a
public office to charge ten-cents per copy, and nothing more. Bart tried to
work out a deal with Compton, who was not responsive.
Bart immediately set out to show Mr. Compton the err of his ways. Bart
scored a major victory over the clerk when the Attorney General’s Office ruled
that fifty-cents per page was unlawful. In a scathing five page decision,
In doing this, Bart saved the people of
Currently Bart has a federal lawsuit against the
UPDATE! Bart was successful in his lawsuit to have
Contacting Bart
Bart enjoys reading emails that are sent
to him by his fans. At any time, just click on bart@bartmcqueary.com
to send Bart your thoughts, questions, or well wishes. Thank you for visiting
us today, and namaste.
Bart McQueary Bartley McQueary Harrodsburg