[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 126 (Thursday, July 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF CHRIS PEIRCE

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2020

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chris Peirce, 
who is being honored for his work as the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) 
New Hampshire State Commander. VFW works to ensure that all veterans 
are recognized for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our nation. 
During his time as State Commander, Commander Peirce helped organize 
the delivery of meals to veterans around New Hampshire, conducted in 
person and virtual ``buddy-checks'' on fellow members, and worked 
tirelessly to ensure that no veteran feels isolated during this 
stressful time.
  Chris Peirce was born in Newbury, Massachusetts and has been serving 
our country in one form or another ever since. Commander Peirce entered 
the Marine Corps in July of 1980 and as an artillery section chief, he 
participated in Operation Urgent Fury, the invasion of Grenada. In 
2004, he was deployed as First Sergeant of the 172nd New Hampshire 
National Guard as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. He retired as a 
First Sergeant from the NH Army National Guard in 2006 after a combined 
26 years of service.
  Commander Peirce joined VFW at Post 1088 Kingston NH and maintains 
his Life membership there. He has held all positions at the Post level 
including Post Commander and All State Post Commander. At VFW he has 
been the Chairman of OTI, the Special Olympics, and the Patriot's Pen. 
He has also been a member of the Finance Committee and the All State 
Judging Committee. Finally, Commander Peirce has represented the state 
of New Hampshire on the national Iraq/Afghanistan Committee for three 
years.
  Outside of VFW, Commander Peirce worked as an Engineering Project 
Manager for 21 years with Mersen before retiring. His legacy of service 
continues with his son who is on active duty with the Air Force.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to thank Commander Peirce for his service to our 
country and his dedication to his fellow veterans. I congratulate him 
on his successful term as State Commander, and I thank him for all he 
does to make sure that veterans in our state are remembered and valued.

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