[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 99 (Thursday, June 9, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                  HONORING THE MEMORY OF DAVID LeBLANC

  (Mr. PAPPAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to David LeBlanc of 
Nottingham, New Hampshire, who passed away on this day 6 years ago.
  A lifelong New Hampshire resident, David was born and raised in 
Manchester and worked in the line department at Public Service of New 
Hampshire for over 30 years.
  He was an avid runner, whose legacy lives on through the Greater 
Manchester Running Club, which he founded with his wife, Cheryl, in 
1980.
  David honorably served the State and his country as a member of the 
New Hampshire Army National Guard. Today, he will be reinterred at the 
New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, something that is only possible 
because we changed the law this year.
  I was proud to sponsor this legislation that ensures all of our 
veterans, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, can be 
laid to rest in State veterans cemeteries.
  The National Guard and Reserves are a critical component of our 
military and sacrifice so much to keep us safe.
  As we honor the memory of David LeBlanc, let us honor the service of 
all of our veterans and ensure they are not forgotten.

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