[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 82 (Tuesday, May 16, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE ECKSTEIN

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the exceptional 
life of Lawrence Eckstein, on the occasion of his 99th birthday.
  Mr. Eckstein was born on June 30, 1924, in Wisconsin. He attended 
Winneconne High School before heading into the workforce at age 14. At 
age 20, Mr. Eckstein entered the U.S. Army and served as a private in 
both the 85th Infantry Division and 10th Mt. Division from 1944 through 
1947. During his time in the U.S Army, he was stationed throughout 
Italy and Austria. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and 
received a Quilt of Valor in 2022.
  In 1952, Mr. Eckstein married his wife Darlene. Together, they raised 
six children and celebrated 61 years of marriage before her passing in 
2013. After the military, Mr. Eckstein worked within the Kimberly-Clark 
Corporation for 26 years. Retirement didn't stop Mr. Eckstein from 
keeping busy. He drove semi-trucks up until the age of 86 and often 
could be seen riding his bike on the Wiouwash trail in Winneconne up 
until the age of 95.
  Mr. Eckstein is also incredibly active with the Winneconne Legion, 
marching in local parades up until the age of 91. He also had the 
opportunity to go on the Old Glory Honor Flight back in 2012.
  I am privileged to acknowledge the life and work of Lawrence 
Eckstein, and on the occasion of his 99th birthday, I wish him a happy 
birthday and thank him for his lifetime of service to our country.

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