[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 58 (Friday, April 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF HENRY GARNETT PLASTER

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 1, 2022

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the life of 
Henry Garnett Plaster, who passed away recently after a lifetime of 
service. Through his extreme dedication to the public good, Henry 
became an essential part of Loudoun County, the State of Virginia, and 
the United States of America.
  Henry was born July 26, 1928, to Henry Garnett Plaster, Sr. and 
Jerusha Lohman Plaster in Washington, D.C. After graduating from St. 
Albans School in 1946, he went on to receive a B.S. in Physics at Duke 
University in 1950, and was part of the NROTC program. He received a 
master's degree in Engineering Administration from The George 
Washington University in 1961. Following his graduation from college, 
he began active duty in the United States Navy. He served in the Korean 
War and received a battle star in 1953. Henry resigned his commission 
in June 1953 and subsequently retired as a Lieutenant, USNR.
  Henry was hired by the Central Intelligence Agency in 1954 and while 
his work at the agency was classified, he played a major role in a 
variety of CIA efforts including the CORONA and HEXAGON satellite 
programs. After serving his country for more than 43 years at the CIA, 
he retired in 1993 as the Cold War ended. He was awarded the 
Intelligence Medal of Merit in 1971 and the CIA Career Intelligence 
Medal. After his retirement, he left Bethesda, Maryland and moved to 
his family farm Glenmeade in Bluemont, Virginia. Henry and his wife 
Anne became very involved in their local community. He was the longtime 
Chairman of the Snickersville Turnpike Association, a very active 
member of the Bluemont Citizens Association, and was heavily involved 
in preserving local Civil War history.
  Henry passed away peacefully on March 21, 2022. His steadfast care 
and friendly nature toward all members of his community will surely 
leave a lasting mark on those who had the opportunity to know him. He 
is missed dearly by his family and friends, and his legacy will 
undoubtedly live on for generations to come. Henry's tireless 
dedication to public service touched the lives of countless Americans, 
and the impact of his work cannot be overstated.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring the life of Henry 
Garnett Plaster. His legacy will forever live on in his family and in 
the many lives he bettered through his service.

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