[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E256-E257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF DARWIN BEEMAN

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2021

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Darwin Beeman, 
who is being honored for his work as the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) 
New Hampshire State Commander over the past year. VFW works to ensure 
that all veterans are recognized for their service and sacrifice on 
behalf of our nation. Despite facing unprecedented circumstances due to 
the COVID-19 pandemic, Commander Beeman worked tirelessly to ensure 
that our state's veterans remained supported and connected to the 
community during these challenging times.
  Raised in Barrington, Commander Beeman graduated from Spaulding High 
School in 1976, before attending New Hampshire Vocational Technical 
College, where he gained an associate degree in Industrial Electricity 
in 1978.
  In 1991, Commander Beeman joined the U.S. Navy Reserve Seabee's, 
serving honorably for nearly 22 years. During his service, he deployed 
to Iraq in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and again from 
2008 to 2009 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  Commander Beeman earned many accolades during his decades of service, 
including the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy & Marine Corps 
Achievement Medal (x3), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Good Conduct 
Medal, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (x5), National Defense 
Service Medal (x2), Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Star & Eagle, Globe 
& Anchor, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding 
Volunteer Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Bronze Hour 
Glass and ``M'' Device, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (x2), Navy Sea 
Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon 
(x2), Expert Rifleman Medal, and Expert Pistol Shoot Medal.
  While deployed to Iraq in 2005, Commander Beeman joined the VFW and, 
upon his return, joined Post 8497 in Charlestown, NH in 2006. He later 
served as District 2 Commander for a decade before serving in 
leadership roles at the state level, culminating in his current role 
over the past year.
  Commander Beeman and his wife, Terry, currently live in Claremont, 
and are the proud parents of three and grandparents of six.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to thank Commander Beeman 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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