[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 142 (Friday, August 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1171]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ARTHUR GASKINS

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 24, 2018

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of a longtime Danville resident, Mr. Arthur `Art' Gaskins.
  Art was born on August 29, 1918 in Lufkin, Texas to parents Winnie 
Davis Allwine and Arthur Earl Gaskins. He attended John Tarleton 
College in Texas and joined the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. After 
completing two years at John Tarleton College, Art enlisted in the Army 
where he assumed the rank of Corporal and was assigned to Fort Knox for 
armored training. He was later promoted to Company Commander of the 
Army and sent to Cavalry School in Fort Riley to study advanced 
tactics. He went on to serve in Europe during World War II and was 
tasked with maintaining the emergency communications system for his 
combat division, which earned him a Bronze Star Medal.
  After he retired from active duty in December 1946, Art lived for 
many years in San Leandro before moving to Danville. Art was an active 
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 75 and a docent coordinator 
volunteer for the military museum at the Veterans Memorial Building of 
San Ramon Valley. He continued to serve his community until his 
unexpected passing on June 17, 2018.
  Art is survived by his daughter Lynne, stepdaughter Sharon (Jeff), 
grandchildren Jennifer (Ross), Scott (Annabelle), Lindsay (Kristopher), 
and Thomas, and his great grandchildren Jordan, Grant, Kacey, Tanner, 
Maxwell, and Kellan.
  He will be sincerely missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing 
him, and will be remembered for his endless service to this country.

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