[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12607]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF RICHARD EDMUND CLEMENT

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of the late Richard Edmund Clement. He is survived by his seven 
children, 24 grandchildren and former wife, Joan.
  The love that Mr. Clement displayed for his country was not only 
evident in his work, but also recognized by his family. A second 
generation American, Mr. Clement had served his country throughout his 
life by working in both the private and public sectors.
  With his expertise in the area of counterterrorism, Mr. Clement was 
able to contribute to the capturing of terrorists in Central America 
during the 1970s. His accomplishments led to his appointment as 
Director of the Federal Protection Agency during the Reagan 
Administration. Working with many great American leaders throughout the 
1970s and 1980s he was willing to stand in the shadows and continued to 
serve and protect his country. The resolve that Mr. Clement displayed 
for his work had a lasting impact on his family and many others.
  His children and grandchildren are carrying on the tradition of 
service that Mr. Clement provided to our country. Mr. Clement's sons 
Craig and Christopher along with grandsons Christopher, Aaron and 
Andrew have either served or are currently serving in this Nation's 
armed forces.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to pay tribute to the life and 
work of Mr. Clement, and express my deepest condolences to all who knew 
and loved him.

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