[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2344-E2345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND ``KENT'' RICHARDSON, SR.

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 1998

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I come to the well today with the sad news 
of the passing of

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Raymond ``Kent'' Richardson, Sr. of Streator, Illinois on December 8, 
1998. Born 81 years ago in Tonica, Illinois, Mr. Richardson was a life 
long resident of the 11th Congressional district and was active in many 
community activities.
  Mr. Richardson graduated from Tonica High School in 1934. He worked 
as a truck driver for Melvin Trucking in Streator, Illinois and was 
elected as the President for the Teamsters Local #722, where he served 
in the interest of local workers for 15 years until his retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, perhaps more importantly, Mr. Richardson served his 
country with honor in the Pacific Theatre during World War II as a 
Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps 11th Amphibious Tractor 
Battalion. Because of his service to his country, Mr. Richardson was a 
life member of the VFW Post #1492 in Streator. Additionally Mr. 
Richardson was a member of American Legion Post #217 in Streator, a 
life member of the Marine Corps League and a 50 year member of the 
Masonic Lodge #364 in Tonica.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire House I offer my heart felt 
condolences to Kent's wife Marjorie and the entire Richardson family 
and I wish them the best this holiday season.

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