[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING GEORGE BADEN

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2023

  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize George Baden, 
a veteran


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appeared: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 27, 2023 
Mr. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize George 
Baden, a veteran
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: IN THE HOUSE OF 
REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. 
Speaker, I rise today to recognize George Baden, a veteran


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  and public servant of Virginia's Seventh District, for his lifelong 
                       dedication to our Nation.
  Over the course of his life, Mr. Baden has always answered the call 
to service. After growing up in rural Maryland as the youngest of five 
boys, Mr. Baden enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps to serve in Vietnam. 
During the Tet Offensive, Mr. Baden was called to action and bravely 
led his unit to safety after taking heavy fire from Vietcong and North 
Vietnamese Army forces.
  Upon completing 13 months of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. 
Baden returned home and transitioned to civilian service, beginning his 
career working on HVAC systems in Federal buildings. By the end of his 
37-year career, Mr. Baden held the position of Supervisory Program 
Manager at the Defense Logistics Agency in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
  In retirement, Mr. Baden has continued to look for ways to serve his 
community. For example, as a leader of the Virginia Chapter of Optimist 
International, an organization whose mission is to ``to promote an 
active interest in good government and civic affairs,'' Mr. Baden has 
played an extensive role in facilitating fundraising for the Special 
Olympics.
  Outside of his military and public service careers, Mr. Baden would 
tell you that he is most proud to be a father and grandfather. Several 
of his children have followed in his footsteps, with careers focused on 
public service, charity organizations, and community building; he does 
not have to look far to see the impact of his legacy.
  As a Member of Congress, I am proud to represent Virginians like Mr. 
Baden who have answered America's call to service. Our Nation is 
undoubtedly stronger because of his contributions, and I wish him the 
best in his well-earned retirement.

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