[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 8, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF FRANK CROW

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2022

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
today to recognize the life of Frank Crow who passed away on February 
23, 2022, doing what he loved to do--spending time outside on a 
snowmobile in Gallatin National Forest in Yellowstone National Park.
  Frank lived in Jacksonville, Alabama, and was born on June 11, 1956. 
Everyone knew when Frank Crow entered the room because he always ended 
up being the center of attention. Not surprisingly, he even exited this 
world as the center of attention.
  Frank was born in Ludwigshafen, Germany, as the first of two 
children. After traveling the world as a military brat, his family 
relocated to Oneonta, Alabama, where he graduated with the class of 
1974 from Oneonta High School.
  He received his undergraduate from Jacksonville State University in 
1977, where he was an active member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Frank 
served in the U.S. Army for 12 years with training as an Airborne 
Ranger Infantryman ``Grunt''. His leadership talents were used with two 
company commands and two overseas tours (Germany and Korea). His 
attention to detail and vision groomed his soldiers to raise the bar 
and exceed in all areas. He exited the military with the rank of Major 
in 1989. He loved this country. After leaving the Military, Frank 
received two Masters' Degrees from Jacksonville State University. He 
also enjoyed substitute teaching and coaching football at Jacksonville 
High School.
  He lived a robust and full life. He was blessed with a loving family 
and wonderful friends. He loved being outside, hunting, fishing, 
skiing, motorcycling and snowmobile riding. His talent for helping 
Veterans was his passion. He loved receiving calls from the individuals 
he helped with positive news from the VA. Many of the veterans he 
helped appreciated his knowledge of the process that aided in the 
veterans increased benefits. ``After you have suffered for a little 
while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in 
Christ will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.'' 
1 Peter 5:10
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Frank's life of service 
and dedication to our country and our Veterans. He will be greatly 
missed.

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