[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 106 (Thursday, July 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING COLONEL LLOYD VERNON CAMP

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to posthumously recognize 
Colonel Lloyd Vernon Camp for his years of distinguished service to his 
country. Lloyd recently passed away on Saturday, July 12th.
  Colonel Camp is best remembered for his service with the U.S. Army. 
Lloyd entered the army during World War II. He received the 
Distinguished Service Cross and was nominated for the Congressional 
Medal of Honor. He later served in the Korean conflict and then joined 
the California Army National Guard. In 1991, Lloyd acted as a Liaison 
Officer for the families of the soldiers in California's Central Valley 
while the soldiers were serving in Operation Desert Storm.
  Colonel Camp received numerous awards and honors for his more than 45 
years of service. He received the medal of the Order of St. Maurice 
from the National Infantry Association. In 2002, Camp was inducted into 
the Officer Candidate Schools Hall of Fame where he was honored at a 
ceremony in Fort Benning, Georgia. Lloyd was a member of the Legion of 
Valor Museum in Fresno. A permanent plaque has been placed on a flag 
stand in front of the museum in his honor, and memorabilia from his 
career is currently on display.
  Lloyd viewed life in this order: his love for God, his love for his 
family, and his love for his country. He is survived by his wife, 
Freida Camp, and his son, Rick Leetch.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colonel Lloyd Vernon Camp for 
his valor and commitment. I invite my colleagues to join me in 
posthumously honoring Lloyd Camp for his extraordinary service and 
years of dedication to his country.

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