[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 164 (Tuesday, October 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND IMPACT OF RICHARD CALMA

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 18, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the 
incredible life and legacy of Richard A. ``Rich'' Calma. Rich dedicated 
his life to serving the Plattsburgh community and honoring American 
history.
  Rich Calma began working at the Advocacy and Resource Center in 
Plattsburgh, New York in October of 2000. Rich carried out the mission 
of the Advocacy and Resource Center by providing job coaching to people 
with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He dedicated his life 
to this incredible service agency and worked towards supporting all 
individuals to ensure that everyone was able to fully participate and 
be accepted in all aspects of life. Rich started his career at the 
Advocacy and Resource Center as an employment specialist with the 
Workforce Network, Supported Employment Program. He worked his way up 
from being a relief job coach to the position of a full time employment 
specialist. For over twenty-one years, Rich was a beloved employee of 
the Advocacy and Resource Center, while he dedicated his life to 
serving the Plattsburgh community.
  In addition to working at the Advocacy and Resource Center, Rich 
prioritized celebrating, remembering, and honoring America's military 
history. Rich actively participated in the annual Battle of Plattsburgh 
events to ensure the North Country's role in American history continued 
to be remembered. He also spent a lot of time volunteering at the Air 
Force Museum and Marine recruitment center.
  Rich is a glowing example of the devotion to community service that 
defines the North Country. His legacy will live on in the hearts of 
everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. On behalf of New York's 
21st Congressional District, it is my honor to remember and celebrate 
the life of Rich Calma.

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