[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 172 (Thursday, November 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE HEROIC LIFE AND SERVICE OF HOWARD RICHARD ``DICK'' NEAHR

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 3, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
service of United States Army Private First Class, Howard Richard 
``Dick'' Neahr.
  Dick was born on July 8, 1924, in Hagedorn Mills, New York. After 
attending Galway School, he enlisted in the United States Army on April 
8, 1943. He attended boot camp at Camp Croft and was soon sent to 
Liverpool England and Northern Ireland to prepare for the D-Day 
invasion. Dick proudly served with the 409th Infantry Regiment 103rd 
Division. After the D-Day invasion was launched, Dick fought valiantly 
across France and Luxemburg. In January 1945, during the Battle of the 
Bulge, Dick was shot in the leg and spent eight weeks in the hospital 
recovering. Despite his wounds, Dick returned to France to continue 
fighting for democratic values and freedom. Dick served all throughout 
Europe including in the Ardennes, Central Europe, and the Rhineland.
  Dick rose to the rank of Private First Class and was then discharged 
from the United States Army in September 1945. Dick was awarded many 
medals for his selfless service including the Bronze Star, Purple 
Heart, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the Good 
Conduct Medal. Additionally, he was awarded the Combat Infantryman 
Badge and the WWII Victory Medal.
  After his discharge, Dick worked on his family's farm delivering milk 
and milling trees. After his military service, Dick continued to 
dedicate his life to serving the people of New York and worked at the 
New York State Thruway Authority for 21 years. In addition to serving 
his community, Dick enjoyed bunting and spending time with his wife, 
Sylvia Thorton, and their 7 children.
  Throughout his life, Dick showed exceptional dedication to his 
country and community. On behalf of the 21st District of New York, I am 
honored to recognize the incredible life of Howard Richard ``Dick'' 
Neahr and thank him for his service to the country.

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