[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 17 (Thursday, February 2, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING LARRY VEILLEUX OF LEWISTON, MAINE

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
accomplishments of Laurent ``Larry'' Veilleux, a man who devoted his 
life to his family and to his community.
  A veteran of World War II, Larry's lifelong commitment to public 
service was only beginning when he returned home from the war. After 
completing his assignment in the U.S. Navy, Larry worked to obtain an 
Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice and to enroll himself in the FBI 
Academy. The Lewiston Police department was fortunate enough to draw on 
Larry's courage and dedication to his community. By the time he retired 
as a Deputy Police Chief, he was a local fixture and beloved within the 
community.
  Larry never stopped giving back to his friends, colleagues and 
neighbors. He found time to be an active member of the Retired Police 
Chief Association, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, the 
Lion's Club, and the Augusta Calumet Club. He was a former member of 
St. Joseph's Church and was most recently a member of Immaculate Heart 
of Mary Parish in Auburn. Larry valued his roots in the community and 
was particularly proud of his induction into the Lewiston-Auburn Sports 
Hall of Fame as a member of the 1942 Lewiston High School State 
Champion Hockey team.
  It is truly remarkable that one man could have such a positive impact 
on the lives of so many people. Larry is survived by his wife, three 
children, five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Larry was 
born November 21, 1923 and passed on January 30, 2012. He was 88 years 
old.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Larry for his public service 
and allow me to extend my deepest condolences to Larry's family.

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