[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 56 (Monday, April 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF FRANCIS WHITTY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 9, 2018

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Francis 
Whitty as he completes his term as Department Commander of the 
Massachusetts Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
  Frank was born in Roslindale, Massachusetts. After graduating high 
school in 1962 Frank went on to have a successful banking career, 
working at State Street Bank in Boston as well as at the Federal 
Reserve. He later moved to Brockton to settle down and raise a family 
with his wife Mary.
  Shortly after President Kennedy was assassinated, Frank enlisted in 
the Navy and proudly served in the Submarine Service on board the USS 
Piper (SS409) until 1967. Frank was an early member of the United 
States Submarine Veterans and rose to the office of National Commander. 
This was just the start of his service to our country and our veterans.
  Inspired by his uncle Eddie, a WWII veteran in the 10th Mountain 
Division, Frank used the help of the DAV and went on to become a member 
of their Brockton Chapter 76 where he was elected Chapter Commander. He 
served two terms in this position at a time when the public was far 
less supportive of veterans. Frank spearheaded initiatives to gather 
support to release prisoners of war in Vietnam and to account for 
soldiers Missing in Action. He led his chapter of the DAV to become a 
staple in the Brockton community, very much like Frank himself.
  This past year, Frank served as Department Commander of the 
Massachusetts DAV and will now be completing his term. According to 
Frank, one of his biggest accomplishments during his years of service 
has been expanding the DAV's outreach to include services to 
incarcerated veterans and better serve the community at large in 
Massachusetts.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Frank Whitty for his service and 
dedication to his community and country. I ask that my colleagues join 
me in thanking him for his work and in wishing him the best in his 
future endeavors.

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