[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 193 (Wednesday, November 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE HEROIC SERVICE OF 2020 VETERAN OF THE YEAR GARTH D. LLOYD

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 3, 2021

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Garth D. Lloyd for 
his recognition as the 2020 Veteran of the Year.
  Garth Lloyd was born and raised in Rochester, New York. In 1969, Mr. 
Lloyd was drafted into the U.S. Army and deployed to Vietnam with the 
2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division as an 11 
Bravo, Infantryman. Coincidentally, Mr. Lloyd's former battalion is now 
assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division at Fort 
Drum.
  While bravely defending his country, Mr. Lloyd was seriously wounded 
in action by a booby trap on February 12, 1970 and evacuated to the 
United States. Subsequently, Garth was medically discharged as a 
Specialist 4th class. For his courageous service, Mr. Lloyd was awarded 
the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense 
Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.
  After the war, Mr. Lloyd continued to serve his community by working 
at the water treatment plant in the city of Saratoga Springs. Upon his 
retirement in 2012, Garth began volunteering at the Saratoga County VA 
Mentor Program, where he served as a mentor and friend to numerous 
disabled veterans. Mr. Lloyd has also spent many years volunteering his 
time as a docent at the New York State Military Museum. He works 
closely with the Docent Advisory Committee and the education 
opportunity program, which engages middle and high school students 
visiting the museum. Mr. Lloyd, and his wife Diane, have instilled 
their commitment to service in their son, a physician's assistant at 
Albany Medical Center, and their three grandchildren.
  The Veteran of the Year Award is a prestigious recognition co-
sponsored by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum and the 
Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United 
States Army. Garth Lloyd has led a life devoted to selfless service and 
volunteerism and it is clear why he was chosen as the 2020 Veteran of 
the Year. On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like to thank 
Garth for his service and congratulate him on his recognition as the 
2020 Veteran of the Year.

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