[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2690]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING EDWARD CHOW, JR.

  (Ms. DUCKWORTH asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of 
Captain Edward Chow, Jr., a decorated Army veteran who was awarded the 
Bronze Star for his selfless service in the Vietnam war.
  True to his character, Ed's service to our great Nation did not end 
after the war. Out of uniform, Ed has continued serving his fellow 
Americans, dedicating his life to supporting fellow vets.
  Ed's illustrious public service career culminated in leading the 
State of Maryland's Department of Veterans Affairs. Under Secretary 
Chow's leadership, the Department enhanced claims processing and 
improved the quality of its veterans' homes.
  As Ed's friend, I witnessed his dedication and passion for helping 
the men and women who defended our country. Ed never hesitated to help 
whenever I called him on behalf of a veteran needing assistance.
  I, like so many others, thank Ed for his admirable career of military 
and public service and want him to know his legacy will endure.

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