[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 94 (Friday, June 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               HONORING THE LIFE OF ALMON WILLIAM MARTIN

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                         HON. JAMES B. RENACCI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 2, 2017

  Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Sergeant Almon William Martin, father of William Martin, Craig Martin, 
and Leslie Lederer and husband of Audrey June Martin. Sergeant Martin 
dedicated his life to serving his community and our Nation, serving in 
World War II as a tech sergeant in Europe and was interred at Arlington 
National Cemetery upon his passing in 2008.
   Before serving in the United States Army, Sergeant Martin studied at 
Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio and completed his B.A. in 
Business Administration shortly after the conclusion of WWII. He then 
worked for the Gleasner Corporation/Ingersoll Rand in Buffalo, New York 
where he advanced to the position of vice president and divisional 
manager for the state of New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Sergeant 
Martin stayed with the company until his retirement in 1985. Throughout 
his retirement, Sergeant Martin also served as a mentor to upcoming 
businessmen through the Small Business Administration Volunteer program 
and used his business experience to help small businesses in the Fort 
Myers area start up, organize, and expand.
   Sergeant Martin was an active member of his community, serving in 
organizations like Amigos, Central Park Men's Club, Chi Phi Fraternity, 
Lions Club, Kenmore Rotary Club, and the Buffalo Kiwanis Club. Martin 
also served in the Construction Industry Association and was the vice 
president of the University Club of Buffalo, New York. An engaged 
citizen, Martin was active in politics and encouraged his neighbors to 
engage in politics at the local level. He coached little league 
baseball and football and was an active member of the Kenmore United 
Methodist Church.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize a life so fully lived. 
Almon Martin instilled the values of service, hard work, integrity, and 
service into his children, employees, and mentees, values that we 
should all strive to uphold in our daily lives. I ask my colleagues in 
the House to join me in paying tribute to a valued soldier and citizen, 
Sergeant Almon William Martin.

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