[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 42 (Thursday, April 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E626]
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                         HONORING EUGENE CLARK

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 1997

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to bring to the 
attention of the House of Representatives and the American public the 
distinguished record of service to Michigan's disabled veterans by 
Michigan State Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, Eugene 
Clark, of St. Ignace, MI. Mr. Clark is a friend and a constituent of 
mine from the First Congressional District. As he concludes his term as 
State Commander this June, I wish to call the Nation's attention to 
this dedicated veteran.
  Entering the U.S. Army in 1966, Mr. Clark served in Vietnam with the 
25th Infantry Division and its 2/14th Infantry. He was involved in 
several major conflicts, including the Tet Offensive, Manhattan, and 
Junction City. Mr. Clark's love of country and dedication to the 
military earned him 2 separate Purple Hearts, the Combat Infantry 
Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, and 4 
Presidential Unit Citations during the 24 months he served in Southeast 
Asia.
  Upon his discharge, Mr. Clark joined Local 324 of the Operating 
Engineers where his outstanding work was always acknowledged and 
appreciated. He was employed as a superintendent of the American 
Dredging and Construction before retiring.
  In his role as DAV State Commander, Eugene Clark has led the 42,000 
Michigan DAV members with dignity, compassion, and decisiveness. While 
motivating the DAV membership, Mr. Clark has confidently and 
respectfully promoted the goals and ideals of the DAV throughout his 
tenure.
  Mr. Clark has dedicated his life to veterans and their families and 
his service as State Commander will serve as an example for his 
successors. I know I speak for all veterans in thanking Eugene Clark 
for his work on behalf of veterans, especially Michigan veterans, and 
wish him well in his future endeavors.

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