[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 115 (Thursday, July 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1429]
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                COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF MR. LOU LARA

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2011

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the birth 
of Mr. Lou Lara, a constituent of mine who, on this day, turns 103 
years old. Over the course of his life, Mr. Lara has given many reasons 
for his community and indeed his country to be proud. Born in West 
Babylon, New York, Mr. Lara went on to serve his country in the 
National Guard. He got an education and went on to become an engineer 
where he went to work for the government. Despite his age, he continues 
to enjoy woodworking, and brings a smile and joy to all those around 
him at Twining Village in Holland Bucks County, where he lives in an 
independent living community. Mr. Lara's life has served as the model 
by which many others can use as an example of how to live a fulfilling 
life while at the same time giving service to one's country and 
community.

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