[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 152 (Thursday, September 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING PETER HARVELL

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                        HON. KATHERINE M. CLARK

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 21, 2017

  Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, today, I recognize Peter 
Harvell, who will retire as Director of Veterans Benefits and Services 
of Framingham, Massachusetts on September 28, 2017. Peter's lifetime of 
service shows us how one person's undeterrable mission to help others 
can positively impact his broader community.
  Peter has dedicated the past 13 years to helping veterans by 
connecting them with state and federal benefits, partnering with 
community organizations, and ensuring the stability and growth of their 
mental and financial health.
  Peter has been one of our veterans' strongest advocates in the towns 
of Sudbury and Framingham. He partnered with local food banks, jail 
diversion task forces, and legal aid services to help veterans and 
service members who fell on hard times. He worked with the VFW, the 
American Legion, and local National Guard units to host welcome home 
ceremonies. He paid our veterans their due respect on national 
holidays. Above all, Peter maintains relationships and provides support 
to our Gold Star families.
  Prior to his service to the towns of Sudbury and Framingham, Peter 
spent 23 years in the U.S. Army serving in the U.S. Special Operations 
Command. After preparing OPERATION EAGER ANVIL in DESERT STORM and 
coordinating NATO missions in Bosnia, he returned home to continue 
service as a congressional liaison at USSOCOM for two years.
  Peter's dedication and leadership honor our Commonwealth and our 
country. We thank him for his years of service and wish him a happy and 
successful retirement.

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