[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 96 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. CLIFTON HARTMAN

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2017

  Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart 
to honor the life of Mr. Clifton ``Clif'' R. Hartman and his long 
dedication to our Cheshire community. Clif passed away on May 27, 2017 
at the age of 97, but his memory and contributions will live on in 
Cheshire for years to come.
  Clif was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1920. He 
graduated from high school in Dunellen, New Jersey, and then studied 
organic chemistry and chemical engineering at Lehigh University, 
Rutgers University, and Columbia University. Clif met the love of his 
life, Mary Shuey, and the couple married on June 1, 1942. Just a few 
weeks later, Clif joined the U.S. Army Air Force to lend his expertise 
as an ammunitions specialist during the Second World War. He served 
with a bomb disposal unit across the European and northern African 
theaters of war, and earned a Bronze Star in recognition of his service 
and dedication to the country. At the end of the war, Clif started his 
long career with the Calco Chemical Company, and he retired in 1985.
  In their retirement, Clif and Mary were active and adventurous, 
traveling extensively with their family. Clif was an active member of 
our community and enthusiastically shared his knowledge as a longtime 
member of the Cheshire Army Air Force Round Table and the First 
Congregational Church. He was also a master chess player and shared his 
passion for the game with hundreds of elementary school children in 
after-school programs.
  Mr. Speaker, Clif Hartman was a model member of our community whose 
dedication and willingness to help others serve as a model for those 
who knew him, and it is fitting and proper that we honor his legacy 
here today. My condolences go out to his family, including his children 
Keith and Dale, and his grandchildren Caitlin, Beth, Megan, Erik, 
Elise, Rebecca, Ryan, and Jeffrey. Clif had an immeasurable impact on 
Cheshire, Connecticut and the United States of America, and those who 
knew him will cherish his memory.

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