[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF HAROLD K. GRAVES, JR.

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
passing of Harold K. Graves, Jr.
  A native of Kentucky, Harold later lived in Oklahoma, moved to 
California at a very young age, and eventually to Nevada County.
  Throughout his life, he developed a reputation for being a natural 
born leader, whether it was as a young man leading his fellow mates in 
the neighborhood at playtime or carrying on through his service in 
Vietnam and in civilian life. He went through basic training at Fort 
Ord, California, was chosen for Officer Candidate School in Georgia, 
and then went on to Ranger School.
  First Lieutenant Graves received many distinguished awards for his 
heroism in combat, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple 
Heart, and many more. He was a special assistant to a general for a 
time. When he learned after one day that one of his duties was setting 
out nametags for dinner, he requested to move on to a different type of 
tougher duty. That was his leadership. That was Harold.
  Back home, Harold quickly became a leader in his community as well. 
He served as president of many community organizations, including the 
local chamber and Rotary. With his Hollywood actor looks, he charmed 
many, including his beautiful wife, Patricia. They went on to have two 
beautiful daughters, Jennifer and Kerry, and four wonderful 
grandchildren.
  In his service to Nevada City and Nevada County, Harold was president 
of the local Vietnam Veterans of America chapter and became an honorary 
member of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.
  I was proud to have known him. Even in hard times, such as after he 
laid the motorcycle over, he still had that charm and presence even 
when he was recovering.
  We will miss him. He was a great asset to our community and to the 
United States, as well as his family. God bless him and his family.

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