[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 183 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1063]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING NORMAN G. SANBORN

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 6, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of the life and legacy 
of Norman G. Sanborn, a World War II veteran and active volunteer who 
was a friend to many in New Hampshire. A native Granite Stater, Norman 
lived a life of service from his time in uniform through the last 
several decades as an advocate for his fellow veterans. Today I want to 
recognize Norman's clear commitment to his community and his country, 
and extend my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and large 
network of loved ones.
  Born and raised in Rochester, Norman spent his life in service to our 
state and nation. In 1945, at the age of 16, Norman left high school to 
join the Merchant Marines, sailing through dangerous waters on cleanup 
missions as the War came to a close. Upon returning to New Hampshire, 
Norman met his wife Ruth and together they raised their three children. 
For many years Norman was an effective and experienced car salesman, 
working at a number of dealerships in the region. In his retirement 
Norman became an advocate for veterans, spending his days educating 
school children on World War II, visiting veterans in local nursing 
homes, and hosting his very own television broadcast interviewing 
fellow servicemembers. As a member of many fraternal and veteran 
organizations, including the American Legion and the Knights of 
Columbus, Norman deepened his community ties, cultivating lasting 
relationships with his neighbors. While we can never fully repay our 
debt of gratitude to Norman, we recognize his commitment to service and 
immeasurable impact on our state.
  Today as we remember Noman's life, we celebrate his commitment to 
supporting those around him. I commend Norman for his deep sense of 
duty to our state and country, and I want to once more offer my sincere 
condolences to his family and loved ones. I enjoyed our conversations 
and his sense of humor every time I would visit the New Hampshire 
Veterans Home in Tilton. Norman's compassion and purpose for which he 
served, to better the lives of those around him, is an inspiration to 
all who knew him. On behalf of the constituents of New Hampshire's 
First Congressional District, I thank Norman for his unwavering sense 
of service.

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