[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 88 (Friday, June 14, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1092]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SALUTING LT. COL. RICHARD SEYMOUR (RET.)

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 1996

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, after joining my fellow 
Americans in remembering our Nation's veterans this past Memorial Day, 
I would like to take an opportunity to recognize the passing of one 
particular individual who served this Nation for over 20 years. On 
Thursday, May 30, retired Lt. Col. Richard Seymour lost a difficult 
battle with illness, but I rise today to call attention to life's 
victories.
  Richard Seymour was born on August 20, 1950. He spent his childhood 
in Oklahoma, Florida, and Texas, graduating from Alamo Heights High 
School in San Antonio. He then attended Southwest Texas State 
University where he was enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program and 
received his degree in education. Upon graduation he was commissioned 
as 2d lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Richard Seymour's service to 
this Nation was impeccable. As an Air Force pilot, he logged over 6,000 
flight hours including missions which transported this Nation's top 
military leaders as well as Members of Congress. Throughout his 
military service, Richard Seymour received many commendations, too many 
to list, but each a distinguished mark of honor on his journey to the 
rank of lieutenant colonel at which he retired. His proudest mission 
was assisting in the repatriation of foreign citizens in Kuwait at the 
outbreak of the Persian Gulf war.
  Upon retirement, lieutenant colonel Seymour continued service to this 
Nation. He began a second career in the classroom, returning to San 
Antonio and focusing his energy on the education of tomorrow's leaders. 
We feel sorrow and loss that his time with our Nation's children was 
cut short.
  Mr. Speaker, in light of knowing that Richard Seymour touched so many 
lives in as many ways, I ask that my colleagues join me in offering our 
most sincere respect and thanks to the service of Lt. Col. Richard 
Seymour and that when the House adjourns today it do so in his memory 
and honor.

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