[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S956]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO DAVID B. NORRIS

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I wish to recognize and 
congratulate Mr. David B. Norris, national vice chairman for 
legislation of Veterans of Foreign Wars, on his retirement after more 
than three decades of service to California veterans.
  A resident of Tracy, CA, Mr. Norris enlisted in the Army in January 
1966 and served his country honorably, deploying to Vietnam with the 
7th Psychological Operations Group. In recognition of his 
contributions, he received the Vietnam Service Medal, Presidential Unit 
Citation with oak leaf cluster, and Good Conduct Medal with oak leaf 
cluster.
  Following his service to the country, Mr. Norris received his 
associates of arts degree in business from Northwest Missouri State 
University in 1974 and went on to become a paralegal for Century Law 
Offices in Costa Mesa and San Ramon, CA, and serve on the city of Tracy 
planning commission.
  Mr. Norris joined the VFW in 1968 at Post 9723 in Okinawa, Japan, 
and, as a life member, has served on several California and national 
committees, including as the national chaplain, national chief of 
staff, and national judge advocate general. He is also a member of the 
Vietnam Veterans of America and a life member of the American Legion.
  Mr. Norris has been a tireless advocate for veterans and a leading 
voice on efforts to assist female and homeless veterans. I would like 
to thank Mr. Norris for everything he has done to advance the needs of 
California veterans and wish him and wife, Sandy, all the best as he 
retires from legislative service with the VFW.

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