[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 5, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF COLONEL RICHARD BELAND

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor life of Colonel 
Richard Beland of Poquoson, Virginia--a dedicated patriot and public 
servant who passed away surrounded by family on Friday, May 10, 2019.
  His 30 years of service in the United States Air Force included 
training students for a decade, flying 290 combat missions in Vietnam, 
serving as an Advance Agent for Support and Security for Air Force One 
for two different administrations, and serving as a member of the NATO 
Flight Safety Group. Following his retirement in 1989, Colonel Beland 
served his local Poquoson Community's Board of Zoning Appeals for 18 
years, with eight of those years as Chairman. He also faithfully served 
as a lector and usher at Langley Air Force Base Chapel.
  Colonel Beland's dedication to his country and local community brings 
great honor to our district. I am proud to recognize Colonel Beland's 
leadership and the role he played in making America a better place.

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