[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1088-E1089]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RICHARD LINDSAY TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2018

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Richard ``Dick'' 
Lindsay of the Third Congressional District for his lifelong commitment 
to service.
  Mr. Lindsay was born and raised in Cortez, Colorado and is one of 
nine siblings. His service began in July 1943 when he enlisted in the 
United States Navy, at the age of 17-years-old, to serve in World War 
II. While stationed in California for boot camp, he was trained in 
landing aircraft and completed his training with a rank of Seaman First 
Class.
  During his service, he was assigned to the USS Bingham where he 
contributed to the ship's efforts to provide supplies to troops across 
the Pacific. While deployed on the USS Bingham, he traveled to Hawaii, 
Japan, the Marshall Islands, the Philippines, Saipan, and Guam. In 
Japan, Mr. Lindsay saw action at the Battle of Okinawa, Operation Magic 
Carpet, and took part in amphibious warfare training.
  Three years later, in June 1946, Mr. Lindsay transferred to the U.S. 
Navy Reserve, and was able to return home to complete his high school 
degree. Just a few years later, he met a woman named Nelda, they fell 
in love, and together they started a family and went on to open The 
Flower Cottage in Cortez, which they have run together since 1960.
  Since then, he has been heavily involved within the Cortez community, 
spending countless hours volunteering for the Lions Club, American 
Legion, Elks Club, and coaching Little League baseball. Mr. Lindsay has 
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with local organizations to build the golf course, ball fields, and 
fairgrounds. Just a few years ago, Mr. Lindsay participated in an Honor 
Flight to Washington, D.C. where he had the opportunity to see the 
World War II Memorial for the first time alongside his fellow comrades 
in arms.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Third Congressional District of 
Colorado, I would like thank Mr. Lindsay for his dedication to the 
Cortez community and our nation. He has led an exemplary life and 
Cortez is proud to have Mr. Lindsay as one of its sons.

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