[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 45 (Friday, April 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E504]
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            HONORING LARRY LATTMAN, NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 1, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my 
good friend Larry Lattman. Mr. Lattman's outstanding contributions and 
dedication to our country are truly appreciated.
  A highly regarded member of the community, Larry Lattman was born in 
Los Angeles, California. After graduating from high school he enlisted 
in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served with tremendous honor and 
valiance in the Korean War.
  Larry Lattman is a member of the Marine Corps League, AMVETS, Jewish 
War Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars; he has a seat on the 
California Veterans Board and is a member of the National Legislative 
Committee of the American Legion. He served two terms with distinction 
as Chairperson of the Allied Council of the Veterans Home in 
Yountville. As Chair of the Allied Council Mr. Lattman appeared before 
California State Senate and Assembly Committees, speaking on the behalf 
of veterans more than 100 times.
  Mr. Lattman's many trips to the legislature helped the Home receive 
needed funds for projects such as construction of new water and 
electric systems, improving the recreation building, cemetery 
renovations, and the purchase of a new x-ray machine as well as a whole 
host of other improvements.
  In spite of severe physical limitations and major disabilities, he 
has distinguished himself as a selfless crusader on behalf of other 
veterans. He has demonstrated with distinction the creed, ``Veterans 
Helping Veterans.''
  Larry Lattman is being recognized this year for his outstanding 
contributions as a veteran's advocate by the Veterans Home during 
Yountville's Founders Day Celebration. He is being inducted into the 
Yountville Veteran Home's hall of fame, their highest honor.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize Larry 
Lattman for his contributions and service to the people of our country.

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