[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 15, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H2754-H2755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF RICHARD FURLONG

  (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TENNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Richard 
J. Furlong, a wonderful member of our community who passed away late 
last year.
  Mr. Furlong was born in 1926 in Utica, New York, my hometown. He grew 
up on the Seminole Farm in Holland Patent.
  He was called to serve his country at the age of 19 when he enlisted 
in the United States Army during the World War II era. After he left 
service, he returned home to Holland Patent. He would later go on to 
marry Neva Millias, who was his beloved wife of 37 years.
  Mr. Furlong was a very proud son of Irish immigrants. He enjoyed 
sharing his heritage with those around him and made several visits to 
Ireland over the course of his life.
  Friends and family remember him as a jovial and hardworking man. Mr. 
Furlong was the oldest living member of The American Legion Leon R. 
Roberts Post 161 and a past member and president of the Holland Patent 
Hose Company.
  He was beloved by his siblings, 12 nieces and nephews, and many 
great-nieces and -nephews. I extend my condolences to his family and 
also his great friends.
  Richard was larger than life, with a vibrant and fun personality. 
While we all miss him dearly, we will always remember his great legacy 
with a big smile.

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