[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1098]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF MAJOR CHAD ERIN LAMPHERE

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2015

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Major Chad 
Erin Lamphere, an American hero who valiantly served his country while 
serving in the United States Army.
  Chad was born on August 24, 1973 on a small family farm in Arkansaw, 
WI. Displaying a warm heart at a young age, Chad helped his family 
raise dogs, cats, pigs, and goats, while also contributing and giving 
back to his community through partaking in 4-H. Chad quickly rose to 
the top of his academic classes, graduating with two degrees and as 
Valedictorian from Hartnell College, and later attending UCLA for pre-
medical courses, in which he graduated Summa Cum Laude.
  Chad joined the U.S. Army in 2006 in pursuit of a degree in medicine. 
In 2009, Chad joined the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), 
and as a doctor, provided much needed care and services to his fellow 
comrades who he valiantly served next to. Additionally Chad's 
selflessness and can-do attitude shined while serving in the U.S. Army, 
receiving multiple awards during his Active Duty assignments: the 
Bronze Star Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service 
Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with 
Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
  In addition, to serving his country, Chad was a caring friend, loving 
father, and husband, and dedicated family man. Chad leaves behind his 
wife, Lindsay Della Valla, daughter, Emma Lamphere and son, Chad Erin 
Lamphere Jr., three siblings: Kirk, Jarrod, and Nicole, and his loving 
parents: Suzanne and Brad du Verrier.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of an accomplished 
American hero and loving husband, Major Chad Erin Lamphere. His life, 
legacy, and service to the United States of America will never be 
forgotten.

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