[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E212]
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                      RECOGNITION OF RAYMOND LANG

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 2003

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great man 
who passed away on January 30th, 2003. Mr. Raymond K. Lang led a life 
of service both to his country and to his community. He served in the 
Air Force for four years, reaching the rank of sergeant, and was also a 
member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard's 143rd Arial Port 
Squadron for twenty years, retiring in April 2002 at the rank of master 
sergeant.
  In 2001, he received an associate's degree in computer science from 
the Community College of Rhode Island, and until his untimely death, he 
worked diligently as a project leader in the information technology 
department at the Wolverine Joining Tube Company. He was an active 
member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and a committed volunteer 
for Habitat for Humanity.
  Mr. Lang is survived by a wife, Debra Jean Lang; two sons, Peter R. 
and Ryan C. Lang; two brothers, John J. Lang Jr. and James E. Lang; and 
one sister, Lorena M. Zisk. They are a testament to his wonderful and 
giving life. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers go 
out to all those who mourn his loss. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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