[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE, LEGACY, AND SERVICE OF MR. RICHARD GENAL

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise in honor of the life, 
legacy, and service of Mr. Richard Genal.
  Mr. Genal graduated from Appleton High School in 1959. Feeling the 
call to serve his country, he enlisted in the United States Army. Under 
the buddy program, he completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, 
Missouri. After further training at Fort Ord, California, he began 
active duty on June 22, 1959 as a construction draftsman.
  Mr. Genal served many assignments in the U.S. during his time on 
active duty, including stations at Fort Belvoir and Fort Lee in 
Virginia. On July 23, 1960 he married Mary Lou Gerth, and they had two 
children, Eugene and Rene. While in service, he was diagnosed with 
myxedema and discharged with a 10 percent disability rating on August 
8, 1962.
  Following Mr. Genal's discharge, he furthered his education and 
graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with a master's 
degree. After successful careers with Master Lock in Milwaukee and Nu-
Line Industries in Suring, Mr. Genal retired from being an engineer and 
started enjoying life on the golf course.
  Even though Mr. Genal removed the uniform, his service did not end. 
Mr. Genal was involved in many veteran organizations. Vets 4 Vets of 
Northeast Wisconsin, an organization with a mission to foster a sense 
of support, pride, and enthusiasm among veterans in Oconto County, 
became his passion. Before his death, Mr. Genal started plans for a 
flag memorial at Riverside Park in Suring. To honor Richard's legacy, 
Vets 4 Vets of Northeast Wisconsin will carry out his mission and see 
the memorial through fruition.
  On April 23, 2019, Richard Lee Genal of Suring, Wisconsin left our 
lives to be with his heavenly Father and family.
  Madam Speaker, it is truly an honor to recognize Mr. Genal's selfless 
service to our country. His love for his country, veterans and 
community will always be remembered. I offer my sincerest condolences 
to his family.

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