[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 12 (Thursday, January 21, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S157]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING GLEN EDWARD MARTIN

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today we honor the life and service 
of Glen Edward Martin, whose passing signifies a great loss to Nevada. 
I send my condolences and prayers to his wife and all of Mr. Martin's 
family in this difficult time. Mr. Martin was a man truly committed to 
his family, country, State, and community. He will be sorely missed.
  Mr. Martin was born in May 1918 in Council Bluffs, IA, where he 
remained until after graduation from Abraham Lincoln High School in 
1937. He later received his bachelor's degree in economics from 
Colorado College in 1941 and a master's degree in public administration 
from the University of Southern California in 1984. Throughout his 
lifetime, Mr. Martin had four careers, all working in support of his 
country and local community.
  Mr. Martin first served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer from 1938 to 
1968. During this time, he served in World War II, the Korean war, and 
the Vietnam war, receiving numerous Silver and Bronze Stars for his 
efforts. He was also decorated with a Navy Cross in 1944 at the Battle 
of Eniwetok. His bravery and service to our country are invaluable. 
After retiring from the military, Mr. Martin turned his attention to 
serving the people of Nevada by working as a Nevada State employee. In 
1968, Mr. Martin accepted his first role working for the State in 
comprehensive health planning and later focused on the extension 
service in civil defense. I am grateful that Mr. Martin dedicated more 
than a decade of service toward bettering the State of Nevada.
  In his final career, beginning in 1983, Mr. Martin served Nevada's 
seniors, working as an advocate, teacher, and trainer for exercise and 
resistance training. In 2002, he received the Governor's Point of 
Lights Award for his unwavering dedication to seniors in Nevada who he 
helped keep strong and healthy. He also led a 40-participant resistance 
exercise class 3 days a week at the Carson City Senior Center to help 
those in need. Mr. Martin was a true role model, demonstrating genuine 
care for those around him.
  No words can adequately thank Mr. Martin, who served not for 
recognition but because it was the right thing to do for both his 
country and community. As a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs 
Committee, I recognize Congress has a responsibility not only to honor 
the brave individuals protecting our freedoms, but to ensure they are 
cared for when they return home. I remain committed to upholding this 
promise for our veterans and servicemembers in Nevada and throughout 
the Nation. Mr. Martin's service to his country and dedication to his 
family and community earned him a place among the outstanding men and 
women who have valiantly defended our Nation.
  I am honored to commend all of Mr. Martin's hard work. His patriotism 
and drive will never be forgotten. Today I join the Carson City 
community and citizens of the Silver State to celebrate the life of an 
upstanding Nevadan, Mr. Glen Edward Martin.

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