[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DAVID C. LEYENDECKER

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions of 
the late David C. Leyendecker of Laredo, Texas--a well-known citizen 
and a champion of education, veterans, and his community.
  Mr. Leyendecker truly embodied the virtue of service in his everyday 
life. His dedication to his community is evident from the multitude of 
organizations in which he both led and participated. Mr. Leyendecker 
served as the Rotary District governor, the president of the Laredo 
Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Border Olympics of Laredo. He 
also was the past president of the Blessed Sacrament School Board, and 
remained an active member until his passing. Mr. Leyendecker served as 
a commander of the Laredo Marine Corp League 895, and also was the 
first chapter president of the Korean War Veterans Association 1950 
Chapter 209. His unrelenting dedication to education and the military 
is a testament to his memory and a shining example to us all.
  Mr. Leyendecker is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Nancy 
Knight Leyendecker; children, Nancy Goodman and her husband Andre; 
Patricia Martinez and her husband David; grandchildren, David Ford 
Goodman, Andre ``Trey'' Goodman and his wife Victoria, David Martinez, 
Jr., Jennifer Martinez and Teresa Martinez; and great granddaughter 
Kennedy Elizabeth Goodman. He is further survived by numerous nieces, 
nephews, other loved relatives and friends. His family and friends will 
cherish the values and faith that Mr. Leyendecker instilled in them, 
and will greatly miss his presence.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the opportunity to recognize 
the late David C. Leyendecker. His hard work and spirit have truly 
impacted many lives and our community. I thank you for this time.

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