[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 12, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS DONALD KEITH STRICKLAND

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
Sergeant First Class Donald Keith Strickland. Donald passed away 
recently after a long life of service to his country, his fellow 
Americans, and his family.
  Standing with me today is my good friend, Representative Alex Mooney 
of West Virginia. We are both dear friends of Donald's son, Tony 
Strickland, who I served in the legislature with and who has a long 
relationship with this great person here.
  What you see in a legacy with a man like Donald, who was an Army 
staff sergeant, also known as a drill sergeant--which, by the way, the 
family home was known as ``strict land'' because it was very strict 
there due to that background. The legacy shows the great family that we 
know with Tony and his kids and all the wonderful grandchildren that 
Mr. Donald Strickland had.
  He is survived by his wife, Antonie; his three children; and many 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  The legacy of how we are measured is truly in your family and what 
you leave behind as you touch your country.
  For our dear friend Tony, our hearts are with you in the loss of your 
father, and God bless you all.

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