[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DR. CALVIN MOON

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 2024

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
selfless service and incredible accomplishments of Dr. Calvin Moon, a 
United States Navy Veteran, who passed earlier this month.
  Born in Yardville, Calvin spent his life in southern New Jersey. 
After graduating from Bordentown High School, he served in the United 
States Navy Submarine Service as a Petty Officer First Class Radar 
Operator on the Razorback Submarine in World War II. His bravery during 
his service played an integral role on the Pacific Front. After his 
service, he returned to New Jersey and earned a bachelor's degree in 
agricultural research from Rutgers University. Calvin then continued 
his studies at the University of Pennsylvania earning a doctorate of 
veterinary medicine in 1952.
  Calvin was also a devoted veterinarian practicing in his hometown. 
While he began his career at the Wood Veterinary Hospital, he later 
helped launch the Hamilton Veterinary Hospital. Additionally, Calvin 
was a key player in establishing the Columbus Central Veterinary 
Hospital and served 20 years as their Medical Director, in addition to 
his service as a diplomat with the American Board of Veterinary 
Practitioners. His devotion to ensuring the beloved pets of families 
were taken care of was an inspiration to all those who knew him.
  Outside his professional work, Calvin was an active member of his 
community. Having served on the Northern Burlington High School Board 
of Education and as scoutmaster for Troop 55 in Crosswicks, Calvin 
received the Father of the Year Award in Chesterfield, New Jersey. In 
addition to all those contributions, he was also a radio operator for 
Mercer County Emergency Service, a member of the Rutgers Oral History 
Society, the Base Commander of the New Jersey South Submarine Veterans, 
and Honorary Life Member of the USS Razorback Association. I commend 
him for his deep roots in our community, and for his desire to uplift 
youth, veterans, and all of his neighbors.
  Calvin was, at his core, a loving husband to June Ann Moon. In their 
76 years of marriage, the Moons had four children, seven grandchildren, 
and now five great-grandchildren.
  While many community members locally know Calvin and his positive 
impact in our community, today I'm proud to honor his tenure as a 
veteran of the United States Navy, a valued member of our community, 
and as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. We are 
fortunate to be able to carry on his legacy of service and to have his 
life's work as inspiration in our community.

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