[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                        TRIBUTE TO HAROLD ROUSE

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                            HON. DAN MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 13, 1999

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank you for 
this opportunity to honor a gentleman who dedicated over a quarter of a 
century in service to Veterans in Manatee County, Florida. I am sad to 
report that on May 11 of this year, my district lost one of its most 
respected and valued citizens, Harold Rouse.
  Harold Rouse was a Vietnam Veteran and dedicated public servant. He 
served the veterans and their families through his position as the 
Manatee County Veterans Service Officer. He was a champion of disabled 
veterans and a leader in the veterans community. I doubt anyone can 
remember an occasion honoring veterans at which Harold wasn't present. 
His enthusiasm, vigor, and heartfelt love for veterans was evident in 
everything he did. Harold was instrumental in establishing the 
``Walkway of Memories'' at the Manatee Veterans Monument Park--the 
location of Manatee County's veterans' events.
  It is especially fitting that today's remarks coincide with the 
opening of the Manatee County Veterans' Clinic. While Harold cannot be 
on hand for the grand opening of the clinic, his legacy will be evident 
in the service provided to the deserving veterans of the area.
  Harold Rouse was a gentleman, a friend, a family man and a truly 
dedicated patriot. He is sorely missed and I consider it a personal 
honor to have known him.

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