[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 134 (Friday, July 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS AND SERVICE OF P. EARLE GLEASON, WHO SERVED HIS 
                     NATION AND COMMUNITY ADMIRABLY

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2021

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the service of P. 
Earle Gleason as an honored Vietnam Veteran, Yates County Veterans' 
Service Agency Director, and Chairman of the 23rd Congressional 
District's Academy Selection Committee.
  P. Earle Gleason served his nation upon being drafted into the United 
States Anny in January 1968. A distinguished Vietnam War combat 
veteran, who served with the America Division, Mr. Gleason was awarded 
the Combat Infantryman's Badge; the Bronze Star; and the Vietnam Cross 
of Gallantry with Palm. He was honorably discharged with the rank of 
Sergeant in September 1969 after a tour in Vietnam.
  As a lifelong resident of Yates County, Earle Gleason has dedicated a 
lifetime of commitment and service to his country and to his community, 
particularly in service to local veterans. His efforts benefiting 
veterans began with his career with the Yates County Veterans' Service 
Agency as Service Officer in July 1994. He later became Director of the 
Agency in September of 1994 and retired in December 2014 with twenty 
years of service.
  For more than two decades as Director, Earle was respected as a 
tireless advocate for his county's more than two thousand veterans. He 
was also recognized by the community at large through his dedication to 
community service within the Johnson Costello American Legion Post 355, 
and as a Milo Town Councilman for twenty-four years. He is currently 
serving as a Yates County Legislator.
  While Earle gives so much of himself in many areas of our community, 
we also greatly appreciate his efforts as part of our Academy Selection 
Committee. He has recently resigned from this work, but we would like 
to thank him for his time and dedication to the committee, especially 
in his role as Chairman.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me in recognizing the efforts and service of P. 
Earle Gleason, Vietnam Veteran, Yates County Veterans' Service Agency 
Director, and devoted Chairman of the 23rd Congressional District's 
Academy Selection Committee.

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