[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 92 (Thursday, June 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DALE LEON VINCENT, JR.

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2009

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Dale Leon Vincent, Jr., an outstanding father, brother, husband, and a 
friend to many. Regrettably, Dale passed away earlier this year and 
left us too soon.
  Dale's life was devoted to his family, his country, and his 
community. These values were instilled in him at an early age. His 
father, Dale L. Vincent, Sr., was a career officer in the Chemical 
Corps of the U.S. Army, serving in the European theater during World 
War II, and assisting U.S. humanitarian efforts after the liberation of 
Nazi concentration camps. Despite constantly moving from school to 
school each time his father's orders changed, Dale was a model student 
who devoted himself to his studies and to serving others. Dale reached 
the highest level of the Boy Scouts, becoming an Eagle Scout and 
earning the God and Country award. After graduating with honors from 
Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, where he was a 
highly ranked member of the wrestling team, Dale attended Duke 
University and became a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. At 
Duke, Dale would meet the love of his life, Kathy Sarah Farmer.
  Following his father's example of service, Dale volunteered for 
service in the U.S. Army and served honorably in Vietnam. Although, 
like many veterans, Dale did not like to discuss his experiences in 
Vietnam, he was greatly admired by his family and friends for 
volunteering to serve his country despite the great risks. Dale was a 
first lieutenant in the Signal Corps, received an Army Commendation 
Medal for service as an instructor at Fort Benning, and, later, a 
Bronze Star for service in Vietnam. Upon returning home, Dale earned an 
MBA at American University in Washington, DC, and married his college 
sweetheart, Kathy.
  Dale became a successful businessman and entrepreneur in New York 
City, where he formed a number of companies and displayed a talent for 
innovation. Over the years, Dale created and ran two successful retail 
chains, Clubmart and Dress to the Nines. He owned a restaurant in New 
Hope, Pennsylvania, called ``The Raven,'' managed technology investing 
at Associated Capital, and was CEO of Mangosoft, a leading software 
company.
  Despite Dale's tremendous success as a businessman, his family was 
his greatest pride. Dale and Kathy raised and were devoted parents to 
three children, James, Paul, and David. Dale's younger brothers both so 
looked up to him that they each became Eagle Scouts, went to Duke 
University, joined Delta Sigma Phi, and served in the U.S. Armed 
Forces, as well.
  Dale Vincent's impact on those he shared his life with is truly 
immeasurable, but is apparent in the family and friends that love him 
so dearly. For his outstanding devotion to family, friends, and 
country, I ask all my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
please join me in honoring Dale Leon Vincent, Jr.

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