[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 101 (Thursday, July 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. LLOYD STUFFT

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                           HON. MARK S. CRITZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2010

  Mr. CRITZ. Madam Speaker, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our 
nation, I rise today to honor Mr. Lloyd Stufft of New Kensington, 
Pennsylvania. Mr. Stufft is a tireless volunteer and patriot who has 
made it his personal mission to honor deceased veterans buried in the 
Alle-Kiski region of the 12th Congressional District.
  Growing up in rural Somerset County, Mr. Stufft joined the Army and 
served during World War II. He was deeply affected by what he saw. 
While stationed in France, he spent time burying veterans and 
maintaining their graves. After joining the American Legion, he 
continued to care for the graves of deceased veterans, and for the last 
40 years, has volunteered as the graves-registration officer for the 
Robert L. Davies Post No. 868 of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. In this 
role he tends the graves of all the servicemen and women who served in 
the United States military. He ensures that each grave has an American 
flag and a marker denoting a veteran's military branch as well as 
service in any wars.
  For the 50th anniversary of World War II, Mr. Stufft put together a 
color lithograph display of European cemeteries that contain the graves 
of American service members. In addition, he put together photo books 
of these cemeteries, including the French cemeteries where he helped to 
bury veterans and maintain their graves. This work has helped many 
people find out where their loved ones are buried.
  To honor his service, the Pennsylvania American Legion presented Mr. 
Stufft with the Blue Cap Award for Legionnaire of the Year.
  In addition to serving his fellow veterans, Mr. Stufft also cares for 
his loving wife of 62 years, Mrs. Jeneane Stufft.
  Madam Speaker, I wish to conclude my remarks by thanking Mr. Lloyd 
Stufft for everything he has done to honor our deceased veterans. He is 
a man who lives by the ideals of the 4th of July every day, and has 
truly made a difference.

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