[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E79]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  LAKE ARROWHEAD RESIDENT SPEARHEADS EFFORT TO BUILD VETERANS MEMORIAL

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Liam Gavigan for his 
tireless efforts to construct a veterans monument in Lake Arrowhead, 
California. Liam is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 89 and has 
undertaken this task as his Eagle Scout Project.
  From the time he became involved with the Cub Scouts, Liam had a 
vision for creating a monument to honor the sacrifices of veterans who 
live in the San Bernardino County mountain communities. It took several 
years, but Liam's determination resulted in him fundraising over 
$20.000 needed to construct the memorial. With assistance provided by 
the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust, Liam was also able to secure 
the necessary land upon which the monument will stand.
  As a Vietnam veteran and retired Marine Corps infantry officer, I 
applaud Liam and the members of Troop 89 for their diligence in 
bringing this project to fruition. I look forward to visiting the 
monument during my next trip to Lake Arrowhead.

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