[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 7, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. JOHN MOERLINS

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                           HON. LEE M. ZELDIN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 7, 2015

  Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. John Moerlins. It 
takes a special type of person to lead a life of serving his or her 
community; Mr. Moerlins was that type of person.
  Mr. Moerlins selflessly served our great country during his early 
years in the United States Army and continued to serve his local 
community of Sound Beach, New York, through his work in federal and 
local agencies, and many local organizations. After serving in the 
Army, Mr. Moerlins came home to Long Island where he worked eighteen 
years as a letter carrier for the Glendale Post Office of the United 
States Postal Service and was a long-time member of the National 
Association of Letter Carriers. He later became Treasurer of the 
National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
  Mr. Moerlins continued his life of service on a more local level as a 
valued resident of the Sound Beach Community on Long Island. He was a 
long-time member of the Sound Beach Civic Association, the Mt. Sinai 
Senior Citizens Club, and the Board of the Sound Beach Property Owners. 
He served as an usher in the St. Louis de Montfort R.C. Church, served 
on the Miller Place Board of Education, and was also extremely 
instrumental in the completion of many local projects. As a Veteran of 
the United States Armed Forces, it is fitting that Mr. Moerlins helped 
to secure funding to create the Sound Beach Veterans Memorial. 
Additionally, Mr. Moerlins was actively involved in the design of the 
children's park and the installation of the bus shelter in front of the 
post office in Sound Beach.
  Mr. Moerlins passed away on December 15, 2011. In addition to serving 
his community, Mr. Moerlins was also a loving husband, father, and 
grandfather who is dearly missed by his family and friends. It is my 
hope that many will follow in the footsteps of Mr. Moerlins and give 
back to their country and community as graciously as he did. People 
like Mr. Moerlins help make our world a much better place.
  Today, I thank John for his years of dedication and service to our 
country and community.

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