[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 116 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1378-E1379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO RONALD F. DASH

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                            HON. JON RUNYAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2012

  Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of my 
constituents, Ronald F. Dash, a resident of the Township of 
Willingboro, Burlington County, New Jersey in recognition of his 
outstanding service on behalf of veterans throughout the State of New 
Jersey. Ronald F. Dash has served as Chairman of the Willingboro 
Veterans Advisory Committee and as the Advisor to Willingboro's Mayor 
and Council on Veterans Issues. He also serves on my Military Academy 
Advisory Committee which makes recommendations for young men and women 
from New Jersey's Third District who are applying to attend one of our 
nation's service academies.
  Ronald F. Dash served his country with honor and valor as a member of 
the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was 
wounded and received the Purple Heart. After his Marine Corps (USMC) 
service in Vietnam, he served in the Army Reserves and then 
transitioned to the Army National Guard attaining a final military rank 
of Staff Sergeant (E6).
  He has given generously of his time, energies, and resources as a 
Commander and State Chaplain in the Military Order of the Purple Heart 
Chapter 26, and as a member of the

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Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) Post 4914, the American Legion Post 
516, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 42, and the Marine Corps 
League 695. Ron Dash continues to visit and assist veterans, provide 
food for the homeless, and provide transportation for people with 
special needs across Willingboro and other communities.
  I thank Ronald F. Dash for his patriotism, and his continued service 
to the Willingboro community, the State of New Jersey, and this great 
nation. I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing this great 
veteran hero and community servant.

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