[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E611]
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       HONORING EATONVILLE, WASHINGTON TOWN MARSHAL DOLAR LaPLANT

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2015

  Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Eatonville, 
Washington Town Marshal Dolar LaPlant who was killed in 1925 and his 
daughter and great-granddaughter who fought to see him recognized for 
his heroic sacrifice. In 1925, Mr. LaPlant was 53 years old and a 
Spanish-American War veteran. While on duty as Town Marshal, just four 
days after stepping into that position, he confronted a drunken gunman 
who was firing shots and narrowly missing small children at a 
playground. Mr. LaPlant did not stop to think about his own life or the 
fact that he was unarmed. He simply did everything in his power to 
ensure that his town was kept safe. The gunman shot Mr. LaPlant just 
below his right ear before he was knocked unconscious. Mr. LaPlant 
achieved his mission but would later die from the wound he received.
  For many years, his heroic actions went unremembered except by his 
family, particularly his daughter Rosa and his great-granddaughter 
Ronda. In 1999, Ronda succeeded in having Dolar LaPlant added to the 
National Law Enforcement Memorial Wall and now her great-grandfather 
and his legacy will be honored posthumously with the Washington Medal 
of Honor on May 9th. I applaud Ronda's hard work and join with her in 
honoring the memory of Town Marshal Dolar LaPlant whose service ensured 
the safety of the residents of Eatonville, Washington.

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