[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 100 (Friday, June 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E853]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING RAYMOND ``CHIP'' LYNCH OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

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                           HON. JOHN J. FASO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 15, 2018

  Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and admiration that I 
rise today to recognize the prestigious achievements of Mr. Raymond 
``Chip'' Lynch for being named by the Chandler-Young Veterans 
Association as the recipient of the President's Award. This designation 
is reserved for those special individuals who have dedicated themselves 
to their community, country, and fellow veterans.
  Chip is a man of great loyalty and selflessness who bravely served 
our country in the Dominican Republic and in Vietnam War as a member of 
the United States Army. During his tour in Vietnam, he sustained a 
severe leg injury while engaged in combat, which led to many months of 
hospitalization and therapy. When he was offered medical discharge, he 
declined it because his calling to serve ``in country'' was stronger. 
Despite facing some adversity, his determination and patriotism 
prevailed, and he returned to Vietnam.
  Chip has received numerous awards and decorations, including three 
Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts, and two Army Commendations for 
Heroism. Although he finished his tour and received an honorable 
discharge in the early 1970's, Chip's service to our nation has never 
stopped. For decades, he has been a passionate advocate for veterans 
throughout Rensselaer County, even saving his local Veterans Post from 
closure.
  The President's Award is a true testament to Chip's continued legacy 
of patriotism and steadfast commitment to improving the lives of 
veterans. I can think of no one more deserving of this honor. Mr. 
Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Chip on 
receiving this award. His lifetime of hard work and dedicated service 
to the United States is inspirational, and I am grateful for his 
contributions to New York State.

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