[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1799]
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                    TRIBUTE TO E. LARRY ST. LAURENT

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2003

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to E. Larry St. 
Laurent who is retiring after 15 years as Director of the Ocean County 
Veterans Service Bureau. Although still suffering injuries suffered 
during the Korean War, Mr. St. Laurent has devoted countless hours to 
Ocean County's veteran population. Those injuries have given him a 
special insight into the problems of veterans who are trying to 
navigate through the bureaucratic maze and receive the benefits they 
have earned and to which they are entitled.
  Larry was a leader in the effort to raise $3 million to erect a 
memorial to the men and women from New Jersey who died during the 
Korean War. The New Jersey Korean War Memorial was dedicated in 2000, 
thanks in great part to his efforts.
  A lifelong public servant, Larry has devoted his life to his fellow 
veterans, beginning in 1952 as Service Officer for Jackson VFW Post 
4703. He has been an officer in several veterans organizations, 
including Disabled American Veterans and the Military Order of the 
Purple Heart, as well as his current position as Director of the Ocean 
County Veterans Service Bureau.
  His understanding of the needs of our veterans has enabled him to 
provide veterans with the opportunity to improve their lives. I have 
enjoyed working with Mr. St. Laurent and his Veterans Service Bureau 
over the years, and I salute his commitment to Ocean County and its 
veterans, for whom he will continue to advocate even in retirement. His 
will be difficult shoes to fill.

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