E1032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 18, 2018 Butler Township while spearheading various bravery and showed us that our freedoms colleagues in the United States House of Rep- projects and serving as the administrative offi- have not come without many sacrifices. resentatives join me in applauding their ongo- cer of the township. Prior to this position, Ed In May 1964, Mr. Donlon was sent to Viet- ing support of our military members. spent over 18 years managing the City of nam as Captain of the U.S. Army 7th Special f Lower Burrell—Where he made a positive and Forces Team A–726 assigned to defend HONORING CHIEF IRA LEWIS lasting impact that can still be felt today. Camp Nam Dong. In the early hours of July 6, Throughout his tenure, Ed has displayed an 1964, a Viet Cong battalion unleashed a sur- admirable work ethic and a sincere desire to prise attack on Camp N am Dong. Throughout HON. WALTER B. JONES make a difference. His stewardship of Butler the five-hour battle, Mr. Donlon remained fo- OF NORTH CAROLINA Township has resulted not only in continued cused and determined, swiftly repositioning IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prosperity of its businesses and residents, but himself around the camp, directing counterfire, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 also transformed the overall professional envi- giving his men encouragement, and even pro- Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I am extremely ronment. Local officials have a direct impact viding care to the wounded despite his own in- proud to rise today to honor the life and ac- on residents through a number of capacities, juries. His valiant efforts in the face of Viet complishments of Chief Ira Lewis (USCG, re- which Ed realized and cherished. Regardless Cong aggression made Mr. Donlon the first tired) of Harker’s Island, North Carolina, and of the situation or circumstances, Ed always person to receive the Medal of Honor, the mili- recognize his turning 100 years old on August remained resilient and kept the township on tary’s highest decoration, in the Vietnam War. 2, 2018. On Saturday, August 18, 2018, the the right path—Focusing on the best interests Although Mr. Donlon’s formal service in the Town of Harker’s Island and the surrounding of the people he felt privileged to represent. U.S. Army has ended, his service to our coun- community will formally honor Chief Lewis as Though he made a career for himself in try continues today. Through his active in- their oldest living citizen. The celebration will public service, Ed still managed to give back volvement with the Medal of Honor Founda- include a United States Coast Guard reunion, to his community as a volunteer. He has par- tion’s Medal of Honor Character Development parade, and recognition ceremony. ticipated on a number of boards and served Program, the Westmoreland Scholar Founda- Ira Lewis was born on Harker’s Island on as a member of numerous committees, con- tion, as well as regularly talking to students August 2, 1918. At the age of 16, he had to tinuously striving to make a difference and and servicemen and women, Mr. Donlon is an make the difficult decision to leave school better the lives of others. Ed participated in important role model for our communities, our early in order to support his family. Having the committees that were formed to rewrite military, and the next generation of soldiers. four brothers that served either in the Coast and modernize both the First and Third Class Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Guard or Navy, Ira followed suit and joined the Township Codes, which eventually granted cit- me in honoring Colonel Roger Donlon on his United States Coast Guard in 1938, serving ies legal authority to operate in an efficient lifetime of hard work and dedicated service to diligently until his retirement on August 1, manner. the United States. 1959. From his enlistment through March In addition, Ed was the Director of the ‘‘U- f 1957, Chief Lewis’ assignments included Sta- Comp Board’’ which was developed to assist tions Bellport, Ditch Plans, Forge River, Rock- municipalities and authorities across the state PERSONAL EXPLANATION away Atlantic Beach, Smith’s Point, Napeague with unemployment solutions and assistance. and Moriches Lifeboat Station. From March Ed served on the Little League Board of Direc- HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ 1957 until his retirement on August 1, 1959, tors for nearly 20 years and volunteered as a OF ILLINOIS Chief Lewis served as the lighthouse keeper mentor for individuals who committed first time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at Montauk Lighthouse, Long Island, N.Y. offenses. After retirement, Chief Lewis returned home Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Ed’s decades of service prove him to be a to Harker’s Island, North Carolina and began leader in every sense of the word. I am grate- Mr. GUTIE´ RRIEZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- to build his family home with his own hands. ful to represent such a service-minded indi- avoidably absent in the House Chamber Roll This home would house his wife, Maggie; son, vidual who has been both honorable and ef- Call votes 331 through 335 on Tuesday, July Phil; and daughter, Ann. After completing his fective. Under his management, Butler Town- 17, 2018. Had I been present, I would have home, Chief Lewis went to work at the com- ship has flourished while residents and busi- voted ‘‘Nay’’ on Roll Call votes 331 and 332, missary aboard Marine Corps Air Station, ness have been enriched. and ‘‘Yea’’ on Roll Call votes 333, 334, and Cherry Point for eleven years. Upon com- Ed is the epitome of a devoted public serv- 335. pleting his career at the commissary, he start- ant and his strong leadership has provided a f ed a commercial fishing business, where he solid vision for Butler Township. His unique piloted two vessels, and persevered through TRIBUTE TO IOWA SELECT FARMS people skills, thoughtfulness and integrity have that often challenging career for twenty-three AND THE DEB AND JEFF HAN- resulted in many years of professional and in- years. SEN FOUNDATION valuable service for which he will be remem- As the commercial industry began to de- bered. cline, Chief Lewis looked for a new path, and Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Ed Kirk- HON. DAVID YOUNG decided to give back to his community. He wood for his lifelong dedication to public serv- OF IOWA went on to serve with several boards and ice and for all of the work he has done to bet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community improvement teams. Of note was ter the community. Furthermore, I ask that my Wednesday, July 18, 2018 the Carteret County Harbor Committee, which colleagues in the United States House of Rep- helped secure funding to upgrade harbors for resentatives join me in congratulating Ed on Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise commercial fishers. Chief Lewis also worked his well-earned retirement and wishing him the today to recognize and congratulate Iowa Se- with a team to initiate the Veterans’ Memorial best of luck in his future endeavors. lect Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Project, which now stands on the grounds of Foundation for being honored by the Army Na- f the Harker’s Island Elementary School. tional Guard for their outstanding support of As a result of his years of service, Chief HONORING COLONEL ROGER Army Guard Soldiers across the state of Iowa. Lewis was awarded the prestigious and exclu- DONLON Iowa Select Farms has been honoring sive Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2013 by Iowa’s soldiers for 12 years now by distrib- the Governor of North Carolina. This award is HON. JOHN J. FASO uting pork and pork products to all military presented to individuals who have a proven OF NEW YORK families during the holidays. Lieutenant Gen- record of extraordinary service to the state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral Timothy J. Kadavy, director of the Army That same year, he was honored with a National Guard, noted the ‘‘positive impact’’ United States Coast Guard Medallion in rec- Wednesday, July 18, 2018 that employers such as the Deb and Jeff Han- ognition of his 95th birthday. A revered man, Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- sen Foundation have on Soldiers’ lives and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum of ognize and honor Colonel Roger Donlon for thanked those ‘‘who do so much for the men Harker’s Island also hosts a permanent Life his exemplary service to our nation. A native and women who serve in the Army National Saving Service and United States Coast of Saugerties, New York, Mr. Donlon bravely Guard.’’ Guard display in honor of Chief Lewis’ many served our country in the U.S. Army for thirty Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- contributions during his career. years. Though his humility, fierce loyalty, and ognize Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Chief Lewis has given his life to public serv- steadfast patriotism, Mr. Donlon has redefined Jeff Hansen Foundation today. I know that my ice through his career with the United States VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:32 Jul 19, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JY8.011 E18JYPT1.