[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E559]
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                 A TRIBUTE TO CHARLES ``CHUCK'' LaHATTE

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 2008

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
Charles ``Chuck'' LaHatte, recently awarded the 2008 Congressional 
Volunteer Recognition Award by the 2nd Congressional District of 
Maryland's Veterans Advisory Council.
  Chuck LaHatte is a dedicated volunteer with the Disabled American 
Veterans, DAV, driving a DAV van to help disabled veterans get to and 
from Fort Howard for their medical treatment. A veteran himself, Chuck 
truly cares about the disabled veterans he assists on a weekly basis. 
He serves as an encouraging example in their lives.
  Volunteering about 70 hours a month with disabled veterans, Chuck 
helps teach other DAV volunteers how to interact with the disabled 
veterans and how best to serve them. Chuck realizes the importance of 
the service he provides for disabled veterans, and goes above and 
beyond the call of duty in order to give the disabled veterans he 
transports the best possible service.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor Chuck 
LaHatte. He is a remarkable volunteer for Maryland's veterans. Through 
his ongoing efforts, he has helped dozens of veterans to receive the 
medical care they need. Chuck has gone above and beyond the call of 
duty to aid those who have sacrificed to serve our great Nation.

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