[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 131 (Friday, July 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. JEROME A. VANDEMARK

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                           HON. PATRICK RYAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2023

  Mr RYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Mr. Jerome 
``Jerry'' A. Vandemark of Huguenot, N.Y., a devoted husband; beloved 
father, grandfather, brother, and uncle; dedicated public servant; and 
cherished friend, who passed away at home with his family by his side 
on July 24, 2023.
  Jerome Vandemark was born on May 12, 1954, in Middletown, N.Y. to the 
late Joseph T. Vandemark and the late Eleanor Simon Vandemark. He 
married the love of his life, Louise Burch, 48 years ago on November 
16, 1974, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
  Jerry worked as a Transportation Supervisor for the New York State 
Department of Transportation in Middletown, N.Y. He also worked in the 
rubble during the September 11 recovery efforts. He was passionate 
about his community, serving as a past Chairman of the Deerpark 
Recreational Committee, New York State Democratic Committee Person, and 
a member of the Town of Deerpark Democratic Committee.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Steven 
Burch.
  He is survived by his wife Louise; children Michael and Stephanie; 
grandchildren Alexandra, Sophia, Theona, Mikaela and Jacob; brother 
John and his wife Nancy; sisters JoAnn, Ruth, and Jodie and her husband 
Dominick; brothers-in-law Joseph Burch and his wife Kanda, and Andrew; 
sister-in-law JoAnn; good friends Susan Burch and Michael Witt, who was 
like a son. 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 life and legacy of Mr. Jerome A. Vandemark. 
It is my privilege to rise in recognition of his accomplishments and to 
honor his memory.

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