[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 24 (Wednesday, March 1, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E239]
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                   HONORING JAMES ``BUTCH'' LANGHORN

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2006

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize James 
``Butch'' Langhorn, an American patriot and good friend, for a lifetime 
dedicated to serving and defending our nation and the First 
Congressional District of New York in particular.
  Since I was elected to Congress, it has been my honor and privilege 
having Butch working alongside me in my Long Island office. Butch was 
recently appointed Special Assistant to the Sheriff of Suffolk County. 
Although I will miss Butch tremendously, this important and highranking 
position is a well-deserved opportunity to continue his impressive 
career on Long Island.
  Indeed, Butch is a consummate professional whose diligence and 
commitment constitute a shining example of public service. His tireless 
efforts and steadfast dedication have been invaluable assets to our 
constituent service operation, and I am confident that they will prove 
equally beneficial to the Sheriff, his office and his jurisdiction.
  Time and again, Butch has risen above and beyond the call of duty, 
going the extra mile to provide the best service possible to our 
constituents, particularly veterans, many of whom know Butch personally 
and respect his impeccable record and integrity. I have often said that 
Butch is the best veteran's staffer in the U.S. House of 
Representatives. If there is someone better, then I want to meet that 
person.
  As a young man, Butch attended Riverhead High School on Long Island 
before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served four years on active duty, 
including a tour in Vietnam. Shortly after his return, Butch joined the 
Air National Guard as a technician and was attached to the 106th Air 
Rescue Wing located at Gabreski Air Force Base on eastern Long Island. 
Butch was awarded multiple decorations and reached the senior rank of 
Chief Master Sergeant for his countless achievements, particularly for 
excellence in managing the base's personnel and finances.
  Throughout his military service, Butch was always keenly aware and 
interested in Long Island's political environment. He was elected to 
and remains the current Democratic Town Leader of the Town of 
Riverhead.
  Butch's dedication to his community compliments his military record 
and civilian occupation. He has coached Little League baseball and Pop 
Warner football, and was awarded the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King 
Memorial Award for the active and positive role that he has played for 
his church and in his community.
  Butch currently resides in Riverhead with his wife, Linda. They have 
two children, Kelli and Michael; and four grandchildren, Katherine, 
Kameron, Kyler-Ann, and Danielle.
  On behalf of my staff and New York's First Congressional District, I 
thank James ``Butch'' Langhorn for over four decades of public service, 
through which a common thread runs--his genuine commitment to his 
fellow veterans and Long Islanders. I wish him continued success, good 
health, and the best of luck in the future. Butch will be missed but 
always remembered with the highest degree of fondness, respect and 
gratitude.

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