[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: November 29, 1994]
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                       TRIBUTE TO DANIEL CROCKER

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Daniel 
Crocker. On November 19, 1994, just 10 days ago, Mr. Crocker was 
recognized at an awards dinner by the St. Clair County Department of 
Veterans Affairs as Veteran of the Year.
  Mr. Crocker served in the U.S. Marine Corps from January 9, 1967, 
through January 2, 1970. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant; 
however, he has been a general in his efforts on behalf of veterans.
  Dan Crocker has served in numerous capacities for several veterans 
groups, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, 
the Allied Veterans Council, and the Department of Veterans Affairs 
Committee for St. Clair County. He has been the driving force for many 
activities--from lighting veterans monuments to several fundraising 
events. He is currently serving on a committee to secure transportation 
for veterans from St. Clair County to the VA medical center in Allen 
Park--a trek of nearly 100 miles for veterans in the northern portion 
of the county.
  Those who know Dan Crocker know him as a patriot, a family man, and 
someone who can be counted on to go the extra distance. He was well-
decorated during his time of service and he richly deserves the 
recognition he recently received.
  During our Nation's time of need, Dan Crocker was ready and willing 
to serve. And, he has continued to serve those who answered our 
Nation's call. His commitment to our community, especially the veterans 
community, is truly commendable. I applaud his ongoing support of 
veterans and I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Daniel 
Crocker, St. Clair County Veteran of the Year.

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