[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 10 (Thursday, January 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E58-E59]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING VETERAN LAWRENCE DENNIS EGAN

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 18, 2024

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Larry 
Egan. He courageously served our country in the U.S. Navy; then he came 
home to serve our community as a dedicated volunteer.
  Larry was born in 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as the youngest of 
seven children. After moving to California, Larry enlisted with the 
U.S. Navy where he served a term as a hospital corpsman. Upon returning 
from service, Larry began his career in the sales industry. He held 
sales and leadership positions at Gallo Winery, Remy Martin, and other 
companies in the beverage industry. In the 1990s, Larry pivoted into 
business ventures, opening his own concession business, S&S 
Concessions.
  In 2007, Larry began serving as the executive director of the 
Downtown Pomona Owner's Association. Throughout his 13-year tenure, 
Larry oversaw critical revitalization efforts for the City of Pomona, 
which include the return of the Pomona Christmas Parade and the 
Downtown Trolley. He retired in 2020, known as the ``Downtown Pops'' 
for all his revitalization efforts.
  Sadly, our community is now in mourning. On Sunday, December 17, 
2023, Larry passed away at home, in the company of his two

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daughters. He is survived by his two older sisters, his two daughters, 
his two sons-in-law, and his four grandchildren. I offer my deepest 
condolences on their loss.
  For his outstanding accomplishments, it is my honor to recognize 
Lawrence Dennis Egan. His years of military service and commitment to 
the city and the people of Pomona are worthy of the highest 
commendation. He will be missed.

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