[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25626]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING RICHARD H. BENNETT, PASCO, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 23, 2009

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor an American hero and Purple Heart recipient, Mr. Richard H. 
Bennett of Shady Hills, FL. A proud member of our Nation's military 
during Vietnam, Mr. Bennett honorably defended the freedoms that all 
Americans hold dear.
  Born on August 10, 1949 to Harry and Claire Bennett in Canandaigua, 
New York, Richard began his service to the Army in June of 1969. 
Shortly thereafter he was deployed to Vietnam where he fought 
courageously, putting his life on the line every day. During his tour 
he suffered shrapnel in his back on account of gunfire, wounds to his 
left arm and left leg due to an ambush firefight in the jungle, and was 
exposed to Agent Orange. Along with his Purple Heart Medal, Mr. Bennett 
is a recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam 
Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Combat 
Infantryman's Badge.
  Following Mr. Bennett's service in the Army, he worked with 
``Somebody Loves You Ministries'' helping the less fortunate improve 
their lives.
  Madam Speaker, it is important to recognize Americans like Richard H. 
Bennett for their service to our Nation and for their commitment and 
sacrifices in battle. Our Nation, this Congress, and Mr. Bennett's 
family and friends, will always remember his bravery and dedication.

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