[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 123 (Tuesday, July 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E690]
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 HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND LEGACY OF LANCE CORPORAL (RET.) JOHN 
                             E. DeVOLL, SR.

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                           HON. PATRICK RYAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2023

  Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Lance 
Corporal (ret.) John E. DeVoll, Sr., of New Paltz, N.Y., a devoted 
partner; beloved father, grandfather, and uncle; proud U.S. Marine and 
Vietnam War Era veteran; and cherished friend, who passed away in 
Poughkeepsie, New York, on December 5, 2022.
  John DeVoll was born on November 30, 1944, in Staten Island, N.Y., to 
the late John ``Jack'' and Agnes (Bennett) DeVoll. He worked in 
security for Iron Mountain. Previously he worked as a night manager at 
Shoprite and manager at the International Pancake House, and worked 
with his parents in their family restaurants, Cherri's I and II, in 
High Falls, N.Y.
  Lance Corporal DeVoll was a U.S. Marine who served his country with 
the 1st Battalion, 28th Marines, 5th Marine Division, 5th Marine 
Division (Fleet Marine Force) during the Vietnam War. For his service, 
he received awards including two Good Conduct Medals, the National 
Defense Service Medal, and the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge (M-14 Rifle). 
LCPL DeVoll was a selfless and faithful patriot.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Margaret Brandow, 
Barbara Hasbrouck, and Jacqueline Santowski, former wife Dorothy 
DeVoll, longtime companion Katherine Wagner, and stepson Billy Jo.
  He is survived by his children John Jr., Melissa Jennifer and her 
husband Rasheed Sr., and Michael; stepchildren Coleen and her husband 
Joseph Sr., and Kathy; grandchildren Anthony, Nicholas, Ava, Rasheed 
Jr., Ramya, Joe Jr., Damyn, Kaitlyn, Kaylona, Jerome, Christopher, 
Brittany Johnathan and Miranda. He will also be missed by many nieces 
and nephews.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing the accomplishments and legacy of Lance Corporal 
(ret.) John E. DeVoll. It is my privilege to rise in recognition of his 
service and to honor his memory.

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