[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 177 (Wednesday, November 16, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   HONORING THE LIFE OF CHUCK LARSON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary life of Chuck Larson, or Charles Larson, Sr.
  Chuck passed away earlier this month, surrounded by his family at the 
age of 87. Chuck's life was dedicated to public service, serving both 
in the military and in government. He was active in the United States 
Army Reserves for 33 years, where he was a recipient of the Legion of 
Merit award and retired as colonel.
  Following his military service, Chuck worked with Iowa Governor Terry 
Branstad as a member of his cabinet, served on Iowa's Board of Parole, 
and served as the director of the Alliance on Substance Abuse.
  Additionally, Chuck served under President Ronald Reagan and 
President George H.W. Bush as the U.S. attorney for the Northern 
District of Iowa.
  I am grateful for Chuck's career in public service, and my thoughts 
and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.


              Congratulating Todd Hafner on His Retirement

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Todd Hafner 
for his retirement from William Penn University.
  Todd has been the head coach of the football team at William Penn 
University in Oskaloosa for the past 19 years. During his career, the 
Statesmen had a winning record of 112-93-1, giving him the most wins of 
any coach in the school's history. Under Todd's coaching, he won league 
titles in 2010, 2012, and 2016.
  Todd's accomplishments have not gone unnoticed by his colleagues. He 
was named a three-time conference coach of the year, the Victory Sports 
Network National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics coach of the 
year, and the AFCA Region 2 coach of the year in 2010.
  I thank Todd for his role in furthering William Penn's football 
program, mentoring of young athletes, and his 19 years of success.

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