[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 22 (Monday, February 8, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S700-S701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     REMEMBERING FORREST R. JARVIS

 Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, today I wish to honor Forrest R. 
``Dick'' Jarvis, a beloved native of north central West Virginia who 
passed away on January 27, 2016.
  Dick was a remarkable community leader, veteran, family man, and 
friend; and he left a tremendous legacy throughout my home State. Put 
simply, Dick stood out among others. He was the epitome of what West 
Virginians are all about, with his hospitable nature and unwavering 
commitment to helping those in need.
  Upon graduating from Rivesville High School in 1948, Dick enlisted in

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the U.S. Navy, where he reported aboard the Destroyer USS Brownson DD 
868 during the Korean war. His selfless service to our State and Nation 
is truly admirable and will never be forgotten.
  Once discharged, he returned to West Virginia and entered the 
insurance business, where he retired as a sales manager after more than 
25 years of service.
  Dick was an outstanding community leader and was also a member of 
numerous organizations. He was president of the Morgantown Life 
Underwriters Association and the West Virginia Association of Life 
Underwriters and was a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow. He was 
active in the Democratic Party of Monongalia County and served two 
terms as county Democratic chairman. He served five terms on Star City 
Council and was president of the Monongalia County Volunteer Fire 
Companies Association for 10 years.
  Among his many accomplishments, Dick was instrumental in starting the 
MECCA 911 emergency dispatch center in Monongalia County and served as 
chairman of the policy board for more than 8 years. He was a lifetime 
member of the Star City Volunteer Fire Department, the VFW Post 548, 
the USS Brownson DD 868 Association, and the Tin Can Sailors 
Association.
  It is a very special individual who can sacrifice so much for our 
Nation, only to return home and continue the tradition of giving back 
to our communities. Dick led by example and treated his neighbors as 
friends and his friends as family. He instilled this same loyal 
community service mindset throughout his family. He leaves behind his 
loving wife, Willa; his daughter Rebecca and her husband Reverend Mark 
Combs; his grandsons, Matthew and Alexander; and his dear brother 
Robert.
  Dick was a beloved family man, friend, and inspiration to the Star 
City community. His glowing smile and positive attitude were contagious 
and will live on in the memories and hearts of all those who had the 
privilege of knowing him. Dick's service was greatly appreciated and 
will certainly never be forgotten.

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