[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27176]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING JOE LARSON FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVING WASHINGTON COUNTY VETERANS

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 6, 2009

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Joe Larson of 
Washington County, for the more than 30 years he has served in the 
Washington County Veterans Service Office. As a veterans service 
officer over 3 decades, Joe has surely touched the lives of thousands 
of returning service men and women. It's a calling that requires 
perseverance, diligence and passion.
  As a veteran and Purple Heart recipient himself, Joe was uniquely 
qualified for this position. The instant bond among veterans was 
nurtured by Joe's experience and dedication to both his job and his 
fellow vets. For over 30 years, it has been his duty to file paperwork, 
make follow up calls and contact agencies on behalf of Minnesota's 
veterans. But for 30 years, Joe's calling was much higher. He was an 
advocate, a listener and a friend to so many veterans readjusting to 
life at home. His concern was genuine and his passion was unparalleled.
  And so I rise today, Madam Speaker, to give thanks to and honor Joe 
for the difference he has made to veterans scattered throughout 
Minnesota. And as he looks forward to his retirement, he can move 
forward knowing his was a job well done. He will be very truly missed 
by coworkers and veterans alike.

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