[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E413]
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          IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF CLAYTON E. KEELING, JR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Clayton E. Keeling Jr., devoted father, Vietnam War Veteran, and friend 
and mentor to countless people throughout our community.
  Mr. Keeling grew up in the City of Cleveland. He honorably served our 
Nation for 4 years as a member of the United States Marine Corp, 
retiring in 1969 at the rank of Corporal. His courageous tour of duty 
in Vietnam was recognized with a Purple Heart Medal, National Defense 
Service Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal.
  Mr. Keeling's lifelong dedication to and focus on assisting United 
States Veterans was clearly reflected throughout his professional and 
personal life. He made an indelible impact on the lives of numerous 
veterans and their families as a Veteran's Representative at the Ohio 
Bureau of Job and Family Services, where he worked for many years. 
Moreover, Mr. Keeling volunteered his time and efforts to raise the 
lives of veterans and to raise their plight into the light of public 
consciousness. Mr. Keeling was a founding member of the Vietnam 
Veterans of America, Chapter 15 of Cleveland.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, gratitude and 
remembrance of Mr. Clayton E. Keeling, Jr. I extend my deepest 
condolences to his daughter, Lindsay Keeling, to his dearest friends, 
Marie Sudduth, Jack Beech and Greg and Janet Tulley; and to his 
extended family and numerous friends. Mr. Keeling's sacrifice, courage 
and service that he offered on behalf of our Nation and on behalf of 
the veterans of our community, has truly made a positive difference and 
will be honored and remembered for all time.

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