[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 151 (Monday, October 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             VETERAN HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE ROGER H. GARDNER

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 28, 2013

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
distinguished military service of Roger Gardner as he is inducted into 
the 2013 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. Roger has been a member of the 
American Legion Post 540 Honor Guard in Cortland since 1957, and served 
as Commander and Captain since 2000. Under his leadership, the Honor 
Guard has participated in 2,281 funerals. He is actively involved in 
local Memorial Day and Veterans Day activities each year. As a Post 
Commander, he was instrumental in the construction of several veterans' 
memorials in the area, most notably the Korean War Monument in Trumbull 
County Veterans Park. Roger has logged over 8,000 volunteer hours 
between the Warren Community Base Outpatient Clinic and the Youngstown 
VA Clinic. He is an active speaker in the ``Tell America'' program in 
local schools, where he shares his military experiences and encourages 
patriotism among young people. He has been the recipient of numerous 
awards and honors, some of which include the Mahoning County United 
Veterans Council Veteran of the Year; the Tri-County Funeral Directors 
Association Award for Community Service for his diligent work as 
Captain of American Legion's Post 540 Honor Guard; and the Warren 
Tribune-Chronicle Community Star Award for his significant 
contributions to the Warren area. Roger is deeply committed to serving 
the veterans of Trumbull County and is very worthy of being inducted 
into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.

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