[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 182 (Thursday, November 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING RICHARD KLOSE SENIOR FOR THE 2019 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL 
                          VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Richard Klose 
Senior of Laurel, a recipient of the 2019 Montana Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for his service to his country and leadership in his 
community.
   Mr. Klose is a veteran of the United States Army. He served from 
1961 to 1964 in the 3rd Brigade 4th Armored Division and attained the 
rank of Sergeant.
   Serving the community of Laurel for 12 years, Mr. Klose volunteers 
at the Laurel Senior Center as a board member and a volunteer driver. 
He has also served on the Yellowstone County Adult Resource Alliance 
for seven years. For the last five years, Mr. Klose has served as vice 
president of the Friends of the Yellowstone National Cemetery.
   Mr. Klose is a prominent member of the Montana American Legion. He 
has been the Department of Montana Commander, the District 11 Adjutant, 
and Laurel's Post No. 123 Commander. Mr. Klose is dedicated to the 
post's Funeral Honors detail where he has participated in 85 percent of 
all funerals conducted at the Yellowstone National Cemetery.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Richard Klose 
Senior for his dedication and service.

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