[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1480]
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A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO KEITH E. HARMON ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ELECTION AS 
STATE COMMANDER OF OHIO FOR THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED 
                           STATES OF AMERICA

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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 an outstanding individual from Ohio's Fifth Congressional 
District. On Saturday, June 26, 2004 Mr. Keith E. Harman, of Delphos, 
Ohio, was elected and installed as the State Commander of Ohio for the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America for the 2004-
2005 year.
  A Vietnam Veteran, Keith Harman served his country with honor and 
distinction from 1967 to 1969 while attached to A Troop, 2/17th Air 
Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division as a crew chief and door gunner on a 
Huey helicopter. Keith's honors include the Vietnam Service Medal with 
two Bronze Stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation 
Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation 
Badge and the National Defense Service Medal.
  Mr. Speaker, in 1983 Keith began his involvement in the VFW by 
becoming a Life Member of Post 3035 in Delphos, Ohio and in 1986, Keith 
was elected Post Commander of 3035. It was in this capacity that he 
embarked on a career of compassion, always wanting to assist veterans 
in need. Keith would hold the title of Commander of 3035 for three 
consecutive years until his election in 1990 to District 2 Commander, 
where he most recently served as Vice Commander of Ohio. In addition to 
his VFW duties, Keith has been involved in his fellow veterans' 
concerns by serving as the Van Wert County Veterans Service Officer for 
the past thirteen years.
  As District 2 Commander, Keith has displayed great leadership by 
effectively communicating the mission at hand and adapting to the ever-
changing world around him. Through his drive and leadership, Keith has 
worked tirelessly to increase the membership of the VFW, forge solid 
relationships with Ohio's communities, and advance the issues that 
affect veterans most.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Mr. Keith Harmon. Our communities are well served by having such 
honorable and giving citizens, like Keith, who care about their well 
being and stability. We wish Keith and his family all the best as we 
pay tribute to one of the Fifth District's finest citizens.

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