[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E112]
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               IN MEMORY OF VETERAN CARL GENE YOUNG, SR.

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 16, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Vietnam Veteran 
Carl Gene Young, Sr., who passed away Wednesday, January 10, at Denton 
Regional Medical Center due to a myocardial infarction.
  A native of Denton, Texas, Mr. Young served as a city council member 
for 6 years before retiring in 2001. He was an outspoken, honest 
spokesman for southeast Denton, and was known as an advocate of 
affordable housing and diversity in city government. Mr. Young was 
devoted to those he represented and was genuinely concerned with any 
issues affecting them. Friends and former colleagues will always 
remember him for his dedication and loyalty to his community.
  Before joining the city council, Mr.Young served in the First Air 
Cavalry in the Vietnam War. He later organized an annual Easter egg 
hunt to honor 16 soldiers that were killed on Easter Day 1968. Veteran 
Carl Young, Sr., was a true patriot and was proud to serve our country.
  I worked alongside Mr. Young on the Denton County health executive 
director selection committee. The committee assignment was one that 
would affect every citizen in Denton County, and Mr. Young was 
thoughtful and thorough in his duties. I remember him as insightful and 
truly caring.
  In addition to his role as a politician and soldier, Mr. Young was 
also a loving husband and father. He deeply cared for his family and 
friends, and was a strong pillar in our community. I extend my dearest 
sympathies to his family and friends. Veteran Carl Gene Young, Sr., 
will be deeply missed and his service to our community will always be 
greatly appreciated.

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