[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 157 (Monday, September 29, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2155]
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                   TRIBUTE TO MR. LARRY M. WADE, SR.

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                          HON. JOHN P. MURTHA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 29, 2008

  Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. Larry M. 
Wade, Sr., a distinguished individual who recently became the State 
Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, Department of 
Pennsylvania. As State Commander, he is responsible for Pennsylvania's 
29 districts and over 550 posts. He works with Pennsylvania's line 
officers to ensure the operations and programs of the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars Department of Pennsylvania. He also represents 
Pennsylvania's V.F.W. on a national level and serves on a number of 
commissions working tirelessly on behalf of our Nation's veterans. Mr. 
Wade has also served his country honorably in the United States Navy, 
where he served three tours of duty in Vietnam.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Wade started working in the V.F.W. Post 7377 in 
Sankertown, Pennsylvania, where he still lives with his wife Debra. As 
Post Commander, he was honored as an All-State Commander for five 
consecutive years. Furthermore, he was previously honored as the 
Cambria County Veteran of the Year. In addition to holding positions at 
the post level, Mr. Wade has also held office at the county, district, 
and State levels. Before being named the State Commander, he held the 
positions of Department Senior Vice Commander, Department Junior Vice 
Commander, and Community Activities Chairman.
  Madam Speaker, the Veterans of Foreign Wars is a strong advocate on 
behalf of our Nation's veterans and is particularly strong in 
Pennsylvania. Mr. Wade's leadership will help to ensure that the V.F.W. 
will continue in its central mission. I wish to conclude my remarks by 
congratulating Mr. Wade on his outstanding accomplishment.

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