[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 55 (Friday, April 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E522]
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                              LOU DURANTE

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 4, 2014

  Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life and 
service of Lou Durante. Lou was a beloved member of the Bronx community 
and passed away this year at 85 years of age.
  Lou was born in East Harlem and lived most of his life in Pelham Bay. 
He was immensely proud of his country and served with distinction and 
valor during World War II, when he was stationed in Europe. After 
finishing his service, Lou returned to the United States and began his 
career as an electrician. He also joined the Lawrence Keane Memorial 
Post 1458, where he was a member for 65 distinguished years, recently 
serving as Commander.
  I will never forget the passion that Lou displayed for his fellow 
veterans, past and present, including his efforts to recognize deceased 
veterans on a monument in Keane Square Park. While visiting the 
monument during one of the annual ceremonies that Lou put together, I 
could see firsthand how lucky the Lawrence Keane Memorial Post and the 
Bronx were to have someone like Lou, who did so much for his community.
  Lou's efforts went far beyond the monument at Keane Square Park. He 
also made sure current Bronx veterans and residents had a second home 
at the Lawrence Keane Memorial Post. Year after year, Lou worked with 
local leaders and elected officials to ensure the post had the funding 
necessary to remain a place where both veterans and community members 
could come together.
  Mr. Speaker, Lou's commitment to both community and country was, and 
will continue to be, an inspiration to all of us. I ask my colleagues 
to join me in honoring the life and legacy of Commander Lou Durante. 
May he rest in peace.

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