[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 10 (Friday, January 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E61]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE AND DEDICATED SERVICE OF COLONEL DEAN F. SCHNOOR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 25, 2013

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
life of Northwest Florida's beloved Colonel Dean F. Schnoor. Colonel 
Schnoor was a proud resident of Northwest Florida where he retired 
after serving his nation with honor and distinction.
  Colonel Schnoor was born in the small town of Perry, Iowa on June 3, 
1925. Colonel Schnoor's service to his country began with his studies 
at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. After 
graduating in 1950, Colonel Schnoor embarked on more than 28 years of 
faithful service to our great country as an Army officer. During his 
career, Colonel Schnoor earned a Master's in Public Administration at 
Shippensburg State College, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and also 
graduated from both the Army Command and General Staff College and the 
Army War College. Colonel Schnoor's outstanding leadership, service and 
sacrifice contributed significantly in the defense of our nation while 
assigned to numerous overseas duty locations including the Panama Canal 
Zone, Puerto Rico, Korea, Germany, and Vietnam.
  In addition to his outstanding leadership as a member of our Armed 
Forces, Colonel Schnoor was also a devoted leader in the Northwest 
Florida community. Following Colonel Schnoor's retirement from the Army 
in 1979, he established and managed a small business called Whispering 
Pines Christmas Tree Farm in Allentown, Florida. This family-run farm 
is a treasured institution in Northwest Florida where residents often 
gather year after year to select their family Christmas tree. Colonel 
Schnoor's farm also includes a petting zoo with animals such as goats 
and turkeys which has been cherished by countless families from across 
the region.
  To some, Colonel Dean Schnoor will be remembered as a patriot, who 
answered the call of duty on numerous occasions with honor, distinction 
and bravery. To others, he will be remembered as an integral part of 
the Northwest Florida community who left behind a lasting legacy. To 
his family, Colonel Schnoor will always be remembered as a loving 
husband, devoted father to his children, and as a proud grandfather and 
great-grandfather. His contributions to our nation, and his community 
will not be forgotten.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it gives me 
great pride to honor the life and service of Colonel Dean F. Schnoor. 
My wife Vicki joins me in extending our most sincere condolences to 
Colonel Schnoor's wife, Joyce, his 10 children, 26 grandchildren, 12 
great-grandchildren and the entire Schnoor family.

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