[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING LEE LARKEY

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                             HON. TOM EMMER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2023

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of 
Lee Larkey, of Avon, Minnesota, who passed away on December 15, 2022.
  Lee was born in Great Falls, Montana on July 15, 1939. Though he was 
born in Montana, Lee was a faithful and devoted Minnesotan who 
dedicated his life to the service of others. After graduating from St. 
John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota in 1961, Lee joined the 
United States Air Force. During his time in the service, he rose to the 
rank of Captain and was honorably discharged in November of 1972.
  Following his time in the Air Force, Lee began work as a Revenue 
Agent for the Internal Revenue Service. After his retirement, he 
continued to help friends and family prepare tax returns and negotiate 
resolutions to difficult tax cases.
  Lee spent countless hours championing the pro-life movement through 
his involvement with Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. At the 
Minnesota State Capitol and at the U.S. Capitol, Lee advocated on 
behalf of the unborn and fought for the rights of the most vulnerable 
in our society. He was also an active member of the Republican Party at 
the state and local levels. Members of our office will remember Lee as 
an engaged constituent and a passionate advocate for limited government 
and fiscal responsibility.
  Outside of politics, Lee enjoyed spending time in his garden with his 
wife, where they grew a variety of herbs and vegetables together. He 
was also an active beekeeper, raising bees and selling their honey 
through his business, Honey Hut.
  Lee dedicated his life to the service of his country, his family, 
friends, and community. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. 
On behalf of Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District, we offer our 
sincerest condolences to Bernadette and the rest of the Larkey family, 
and pray that Lee's memory will comfort their family during this 
difficult time.

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