[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1370]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN REMEMBRANCE OF TERRY WEIDEN

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                       HON. DEBORAH L. HALVORSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2010

  Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a 
distinguished veteran, an amazing community servant, a true patriot. 
Terry Weiden selflessly worked for the residents of LaSalle County, not 
the least of which were his fellow veterans. Mr. Weiden passed away 
Tuesday, July 6th, leaving a deep void in our hearts.
  Born in Utica in 1954, Terry Weiden would eventually serve his 
country in the Armed Forces. As a military police officer in the United 
States Army, he rose through the ranks to become a Sergeant and served 
with distinction for thirteen years.
  After his distinguished military career, Mr. Weiden became an active 
member of the Utica American Legion Pierce Davis Post 731 and the 
LaSalle Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4668. He is perhaps best known 
for his work as chairman of the Utica Veterans Day Parade, the largest 
Veterans Day parade in north-central Illinois.
  Mr. Wiedens reach in LaSalle County was broad and extended beyond the 
veterans community. Mr. Weiden also served as the commissioner of the 
Utica Emergency Medical Training program for four years and led his 
local Knight of Columbus chapter, which helps make up one of North 
America's largest Catholic charities.
  Mr. Weiden made his community and our country a better place. For the 
generations of Americans to come, his service and philanthropy stands 
as a splendid example.

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