[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 77 (Thursday, May 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E969]
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                         LEONARD LOCKE HONORED

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 30, 1996

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my close 
personal friend and neighbor, Mr. Leonard Locke. On May 30, 1996, 
Leonard will celebrate his 80th birthday. It is my pleasure to join 
with his family, many friends, and neighbors in wishing Leonard a very 
happy birthday.
  Mr. Speaker, Leonard Locke was born not too far from where we both 
live today in the Alden section of Nanticoke. After graduating from 
Newport Township High School, Leonard proudly served his country in the 
76th Division of the 385th Infantry during World War II. He earned five 
battle stars during his active duty in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and 
Germany.
  After the war, Leonard opened a neighborhood grocery store in the 
Alden section of Nanticoke. During the 40 years that Leonard ran the 
store, he was always a friend to all his customers and his 
neighborhood. Ten years ago, Leonard retired to enjoy the pleasures of 
life.
  Leonard Locke was an active member of the business community 
participating as a director of Wyoming Valley Distributing Co. for 20 
years, as well as its secretary for 15 of those years. Also in this 
connection, he lent his business expertise with the United Retail 
Grocers Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania serving at times as 
the organization's president and secretary.
  Leonard has been a registered Democrat since 1937, and has been proud 
to serve as a Democratic committeeman in my own ward, the 10th ward of 
Nanticoke. Upon his retirement, Leonard took an active role in local 
government serving as a Nanticoke City Councilman in charge of accounts 
and finance.
  Leonard is an active member of the American Legion Post 350 of 
Nanticoke and a member and past president of Tatra of Luzerne County.
  Mr. Speaker, my wife Nancy and I have been neighbors of Leonard Locke 
since 1979, During the many years that I have known Leonard, I have 
always enjoyed walking in my backyard and sharing his wonderful 
friendship and cheerful salute, ``Hi neighbor!'' My wife and I are 
extremely pleased to the have the opportunity to wish Leonard Locke a 
happy and healthy 80th birthday.

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