[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 141 (Tuesday, November 18, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   IN TRIBUTE TO EDMOND CLARK ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE CONNECTICUT 
                         VETERANS HALL OF FAME

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2014

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a Marine who has 
long known that fighting for the men and women with whom you served 
does not stop after no longer wearing the uniform. Edmond Clark, of 
Madison, Connecticut, is being inducted into the Connecticut Veterans 
Hall of Fame this week for his tireless advocacy and representation of 
veterans in the courtroom.
  A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, Edmond applied lessons 
learned from his service in the classroom. He returned to school and 
earned a law degree to assist his local veterans community. Often 
working pro-bono, Ed represented numerous veterans to assist them with 
legal and personal challenges. He advocated for veterans in numerous 
scenarios: collecting money they were due for their service, 
challenging unfair home and apartment evictions, and facilitating entry 
into mental health and substance abuse programs, amongst many other 
issues.
  Ed's record of community service is also notable. He is a former 
member of the Board of Directors for the Charter Oak State College 
Foundation, an organization that identifies scholarship funding for 
students with gaps in their tuition assistance. Ed also served as the 
President of the Connecticut Association of School Business Officials 
which facilitates communication between school administrators to share 
their ideas. An active supporter of eastern Connecticut's youth 
community, Ed serves as the Executive Director of the Tri-Town Giants 
Football Club, head coach for a middle school girl's interscholastic 
basketball club, and mentors middle school mock trial and debate teams.
  This commitment to service of all levels of our community makes 
Edmond Clark a fitting addition to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of 
Fame. Congratulations to Ed Clark, who is more than deserving of this 
honor as a veteran who has found so many ways to serve.

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