[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E675]
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                      HONORING JOHN T. GOLDEN, SR.

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 2025

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor United States Navy 
veteran John T. Golden, Sr.
  John T. Golden. Sr. was born in the Bronx, New York, on April 11, 
1926. He graduated from Long Beach High School and attended CW Post 
College before enlisting in the U.S. Navy on February 5, 1943. John was 
trained in Diesel Mechanics, Demolitions, and was submarine qualified. 
After beginning his military career as a Fireman, he went on to serve 
as a Motor Mechanics Mate.
  During World War II, John was stationed at forward Naval Amphibious 
Assault bases in England and served aboard an LST ship during the D-Day 
Invasion and subsequent transport operations. Later, he was assigned to 
the transport ship USS General Leroy Eltinge for Operation Magic 
Carpet, which took him to China before being transferred to the USS 
General W.F. Hase, which brought him back to the United States. Upon 
being honorably discharged on March 18, 1946, John was awarded the Good 
Conduct Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal, the European Theater 
Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal.
  Returning to civilian life, John built a family and a distinguished 
career. He married Geraldine K. Wood on September 1, 1951, and together 
they raised five children. John served 20 years with the Nassau County 
Police Department's 4th Precinct, working as a Detective in the 
Narcotics and Homicide Divisions. After retiring from the police 
department in 1972, John and Geraldine relocated to the Town of Day, 
New York. He then worked at the International Paper Company in Corinth 
until his retirement in 1988.
  Outside of his professional life, John was deeply engaged in his 
community. He was a member and past Commander of the Hudson-Sacandaga 
VFW Post No. 5836, a member of the William J. Varney American Legion 
Post 862, and the Roosevelt Rod and Gun Club. His commitment to 
veterans' organizations and community activities reflected his lifelong 
dedication to service.
  On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I am honored to 
recognize World War II Veteran and Motor Mechanics Mate John T. Golden, 
Sr.

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