[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 11555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            VFW PENNSYLVANIA STATE COMMANDER CHARLES PRINCE

   Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, today, I would like to recognize an 
American patriot, one who has served his country faithfully and 
dutifully for over 50 years. During this period when recognition was 
recently given to America's greatest generation through the World War 
II Memorial in Washington, DC, it is my honor and pleasure to recognize 
an American patriot, one who has served his country faithfully and 
honorably not only in World War II, but also in the Korean War. Charles 
Prince served in the United States Navy aboard four Navy men-of-war, 
the USS Missouri, the USS South Dakota, and USS Quincy and the USS 
Donaldson. For his service, he received the Victory Medal, American 
Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with seven stars, the 
Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars and the Good Conduct Medal.
   Following his military service, Charles Prince did what many 
veterans returning to Pennsylvania did; he joined the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He rose through the ranks of the 
VFW and became the Post Commander in Confluence, PA and All American 
District Commander for the 23rd District in 1996. On June 28, 2003, 
Charles Prince was elected State Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars 
and in June 2004, he will complete this tour of duty. In addition, 
Charles has been an advocate for national security and veterans 
employment and has served on VFW committees in support of these 
endeavors.
   His government service did not end with the military. After 17 years 
of service in the Somerset county Assessment Office, he retired as 
Somerset County Appraiser.
   While Commander Prince is rightfully proud of his service to his 
country, I suspect that he ranks as the greatest event in his life his 
55 years of marriage to his wife Jean. I wish them continued health and 
happiness.

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