[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 5, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E6]
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    HONORING WALTER HAZLITT FOR SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY

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                           HON. LEE M. ZELDIN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 5, 2016

  Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the service of 
Walter Hazlitt.
  It takes a special type of person to lead a life serving both country 
and community; Mr. Hazlitt is an example of this type of person. Mr. 
Hazlitt served as a Sergeant for three years in the U.S. Marine Corps 
in the Marine theatre in China where he selflessly protected our 
country during World War II. Following his service in the Marines, Mr. 
Hazlitt continued to serve his country and community, working 
diligently and tirelessly as both a Suffolk County Legislator and as a 
member of the Stony Brook Fire Department for fifty-five years, where 
he served as Chief and continues to serve today as Commissioner. In 
addition to the aforementioned, Mr. Hazlitt served as a member on the 
Board of Trustees at Suffolk Community College, dedicating his time to 
ensure that local youth on Long Island achieved the best education 
possible.
  Mr. Hazlitt currently resides in Stony Brook, NY and is married to 
Mrs. Elizabeth Hazlitt. His daughter, Elizabeth Emerson, has followed 
in her father's footsteps of public service by serving as a New York 
State Supreme Court Justice.
  What Mr. Hazlitt has managed to accomplish during his lifetime and 
give back to the country cannot be summarized in a few words; and it is 
my hope that many will follow in the footsteps of Mr. Hazlitt and give 
back to their country and community as graciously as he did. People 
like him are a rare breed and they help make our country and world a 
much safer and better place.
  Today, I thank Walter for his years of dedication and service to our 
country and community, and wish him only the best in his future 
endeavors.

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