[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E490]
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              A PROCLAMATION IN MEMORY OF MARVIN L. LAWVER

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2003

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, I hereby offer my heartfelt 
condolences to the family and friends of Marvin L. Lawver upon the 
death of this outstanding person; and
  Whereas, Marvin L. Lawver was born November 6, 1925 and in 1943, at 
the age of 17, Marvin L. Lawver answered his country's call to duty and 
enlisted in the United States Navy; and
  Whereas, during his overseas service, including Pearl Harbor, he 
became highly decorated earning the American Campaign Medal, Victory 
Medal, and Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal; and
  Whereas, for his service to our country we owe him a debt of 
gratitude that can never be repaid; and
  Whereas, Marvin L. Lawver will certainly be remembered by all those 
who knew him because of his personal sacrifices of time and energy to 
family, friends, and community; and
  Whereas, the understanding and kindness to which he gave to others 
will stand as a monument to a truly fine person. His life and love gave 
joy to all who knew him;
  Therefore, I offer this token of profound sympathy to the family and 
friends of Marvin L. Lawver.

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