[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 6 (Monday, January 10, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E14-E15]
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                      HONORING CARROLL EDWIN SWAIN

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 10, 2022

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of Carroll Edwin Swain 
of Salem, Virginia, who passed away on December 31, 2021 at the age of 
94. Often referred to as ``The Colonel,'' he was a retired Lieutenant 
Colonel from the United States Army, veteran of World War II and the 
Korean and Vietnam Wars, and public official in the City of Roanoke.
  Colonel Swain was born on August 6, 1927 to Robert Swain Sr. and 
Mahala Woods Swain. He was a native of Roanoke, Virginia and graduated 
from Lucy Addison High School in 1945. He served as a military 
policeman in Italy from 1946 to 1947 before returning to Virginia to 
work for the railroad.
  He graduated from Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, in 1953 
with a bachelor's degree. His academic success allowed him to receive 
the honor of an appointment as Second Lieutenant in the United States 
Army as an Artillery Officer. When he completed his service, he held 
the esteemed rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
  Over the years, Colonel Swain executed staff and command assignments 
in a number of different units. He performed duties that were related 
to nuclear weaponry and helped in devising direction and instructional 
programs to advance race relations in the U.S. Army. His service earned 
awards including the Soldier's Good Conduct Medal, the Army 
Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Legion of Merit with Oak 
Leaf Cluster.
  In 1971, Colonel Swain returned to Roanoke and took on a career in 
education in the Roanoke City Public Schools before retiring in 1992.
  In addition to his accomplishments in the U.S. Army and education 
system, Colonel Swain went on to serve on the Roanoke City Council. He 
worked to improve crime rates, employee welfare, educational resources, 
economic development, fiscal efficiency in government spending, as well 
as a variety of other issues to better the City. Colonel Swain lived a 
selfless life of leadership and service to others, and he will be 
greatly missed.
  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Welthea Kasey Swain; his 
sons, Carroll ``Edwin'' (Faith) Swain Jr. and Michael (Jacqueline) 
Swain; daughter, Pastors Stephanie S. (Lewis) Tucker Jr.; four 
grandchildren, Rae Swain Page, Justin Swain, Kyah and Kourtney

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Tucker; as well as many other beloved family and friends. I offer my 
condolences to them upon the loss of Colonel Swain, who led a 
remarkable life.

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