congressional_record: CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2344-2
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| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2344-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND ``KENT'' RICHARDSON, SR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2344 | E2345 | [{"name": "Jerry Weller", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2344 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2344-E2345] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND ``KENT'' RICHARDSON, SR. ______ HON. JERRY WELLER of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I come to the well today with the sad news of the passing of [[Page E2345]] Raymond ``Kent'' Richardson, Sr. of Streator, Illinois on December 8, 1998. Born 81 years ago in Tonica, Illinois, Mr. Richardson was a life long resident of the 11th Congressional district and was active in many community activities. Mr. Richardson graduated from Tonica High School in 1934. He worked as a truck driver for Melvin Trucking in Streator, Illinois and was elected as the President for the Teamsters Local #722, where he served in the interest of local workers for 15 years until his retirement. Mr. Speaker, perhaps more importantly, Mr. Richardson served his country with honor in the Pacific Theatre during World War II as a Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps 11th Amphibious Tractor Battalion. Because of his service to his country, Mr. Richardson was a life member of the VFW Post #1492 in Streator. Additionally Mr. Richardson was a member of American Legion Post #217 in Streator, a life member of the Marine Corps League and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #364 in Tonica. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire House I offer my heart felt condolences to Kent's wife Marjorie and the entire Richardson family and I wish them the best this holiday season. ____________________ |