[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1474]
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 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO DAVID UETTERLING ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ELECTION 
       TO STATE COMMANDER OF THE OHIO DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to Mr. David Uetterling of Defiance, Ohio on the occasion of 
his election as state commander of the Ohio Disabled American Veterans.
  David Uetterling has a lifelong record of service to the people of 
Ohio and the people of America. David entered the United States Army in 
1965 and served an 18-month tour of duty in Vietnam. David was injured 
while serving his country in Vietnam.
  A resident of Defiance, Ohio, David has been a life member of the 
Disabled American Veterans Defiance Chapter 36 since 1982. He served 4 
years as commander of the Defiance chapter. David has held various DAV 
offices at the state level and most recently served as bingo chairman 
and adjutant/treasurer.
  During the 83rd Annual State Convention from June 10-12 in Dublin, 
Ohio, David Uetterling was unanimously elected state commander of the 
Ohio Disabled American Veterans, an organization comprised of more than 
48,000 veterans. In addition to his service in the DAV, David is a 
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, ELKS, and American 
Legion.
  Mr. Speaker, the service of our disabled veterans is vital to the 
people of the Fifth Congressional District of Ohio. David Uetterling 
has effectively displayed leadership to his community through service 
to the many veterans organizations in which he is involved. His passion 
to advance the issues that affect veterans most makes him a model 
citizen of the Fifth District.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to David Uetterling. Our communities benefit greatly through his 
service. On behalf of the people of the Fifth District of Ohio, I am 
proud to recognize David Uetterling's great achievement. We wish David 
and his family all the best as we pay tribute to one of Ohio's finest 
citizens.

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