[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 80 (Tuesday, April 28, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               REMEMBERING CHARLES ``CHUCK'' ALAN STRANGE

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                           HON. DEBBIE LESKO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 2020

  Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Charles ``Chuck'' Alan Strange from Surprise, Arizona.
  He was loved by many including his wife, Rosie, his three children, 
Alan, Chris and Laura, his two sisters, Barbara and Carolyn, and 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
  Chuck served honorably in the Army for 21 years, including as an Army 
Ranger for 3\1/2\ years in combat in Vietnam.
  During his service, he was awarded: 7 O/S Bars--(7) six month 
deployments overseas; Bronze Star Medal with 12t-3rd Oak Leaf Cluster; 
Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal; Republic of Vietnam 
Service Medal with one Silver Star and three Bronze Stars--5 Campaigns; 
Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Medal 1st and 2nd 
Awards; Meritorious Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal 1st-7th Award; 
National Defense Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon 
with Device 1960; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm and Bronze 
Star; Combat Infantry Badge; Vietnam Ranger Badge; and Expert Rifle 
Badge with M-14 Bar.
  He was a member of the Peoria Chamber for more than 15 years and 
served on the Board of Directors as well and many other positions.
  Chuck also served on the Peoria & Surprise Regional Chambers and was 
honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Surprise.
  He was active in many charities and volunteer positions including 
Luke Air Force Base, Military Affairs and the Rio Vista Veterans 
Memorial Wall.
  On this day, we as a community honor him and ask those who knew him 
to pray for his family during this time of mourning.

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