[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        LESLIE H. GALLAGHER, JR.

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2017

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor retired U.S. Air 
Force Technical Sgt. Leslie H. Gallagher, Jr. of the Borough of Pine 
Hill, Camden County, in New Jersey's First Congressional District, for 
his service to our nation and our community.
  Mr. Gallagher graduated from Overbrook Regional High School in 1976 
and enlisted in the United States Air Force that same year. He would 
continue to serve in the Air Force until his retirement in 1997. During 
his years of service in the Air Force, Mr. Gallagher would hold many 
roles, including assignments in law enforcement, the financial office, 
and as load master for large military transport aircrafts.
  During his career, Mr. Gallagher served as a non-commissioned 
officer-in-charge of military pay operations at four different military 
bases, and as travel operations and deputy finance officer, where his 
work was instrumental in support of Operation Desert Storm.
  While stationed in Delaware and Oklahoma, Mr. Gallagher taught high 
school physical education to students and served as a high school 
basketball and track coach.
  After twenty one years of service to the Air Force, Mr. Gallagher 
would return to Pine Hill where he served as Vice Commander and 
ultimately as Adjutant of Pine Hill Post 286 of the American Legion. 
His commitment to his community continued in his roles as chairman of 
the Environmental Commission of Pine Hill, Commissioner of Parks and 
Recreation, and secretary of the Planning and Zoning Board.
  Mr. Gallagher's ongoing commitment to education is evidenced by his 
leadership positions on the Pine Hill Board of Education, as Pine 
Hill's representative to the Camden County School Boards Association, 
as a delegate to the New Jersey State Board of Education, and as a 
Sunday school teacher at his church.
  After his retirement from Local 322 as an HVAC technician, Mr. 
Gallagher's public service would continue through his employment with 
the Borough of Pine Hill, where he has become an invaluable resource to 
the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Technical Sergeant Leslie H. Gallagher, Jr. is a great 
American who exemplifies the true meaning of leader, community servant, 
and patriot. I ask you to join with me and the constituents of Southern 
New Jersey in honoring this exceptional man.

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