[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MR. LARRY HORSTDANIEL, A KOREAN WAR VETERAN CELEBRATING THE 
                   63RD ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BARBERSHOP

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a veteran and 
small businessman in my district, Mr. Larry Horstdaniel as he 
celebrates his 63rd Anniversary as a barber and serving the Jefferson 
City community. Along with his entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Horstdaniel 
served valiantly in the Korean War.
   After growing up in Westphalia, Missouri, Mr. Horstdaniel attended 
Moler Barber School in St. Louis, MO. In the 1950's he moved to 
Jefferson City, Missouri and began working as a barber. In 1971, Mr. 
Horstdaniel opened his own barber shop at 224 Madison Street, Jefferson 
City, Missouri. He has been located in the same location since 1971 and 
has become a staple of the local community. Mr. Horstdaniel says that 
he only does two things, ``cut hair and grass.'' At the age of 88 years 
old, he continues to work most of the week, but does take Wednesdays 
off, to mow his lawn, and also Sundays.
   In 2014, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon visited Mr. Horstdaniel for a 
haircut and to honor him for his service in the Korean War. Mr. 
Horstdaniel was awarded a Korean War Service Medal from Governor Nixon 
for his sacrifice to our nation.
   Mr. Horstdaniel says that his favorite aspect of his job is that he 
gets to meet a variety of people with great stories and backgrounds. He 
says that, ``Each day is different. It's what keeps me here. The 
politicians in town are what have kept me in business over the years.'' 
When asked what Mr. Horstdaniel's secret to life is, he said, ``Drink 
two scotches every evening before your meal, and you'll live to be 
100!'' He also stated that he has just a few years left working in the 
barbering industry, as he plans to retire when he is 90 years old.
   As an honorable veteran of our armed forces, a successful 
businessman and a cornerstone of our community, I ask you to join me in 
recognizing Mr. Larry Horstdaniel as he celebrates this 63rd 
Anniversary of his business.

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