August 9, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 134 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1043-E1044]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING CLARENCE ``BUD'' RANDALL'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 9, 2019

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of Clarence ``Bud'' Randall as he celebrates his 100th birthday. 
Throughout his life, Mr. Randall has demonstrated exemplary patriotism 
through his service in World War II, and longstanding devotion to his 
family and friends.
  Serving as a Staff Sergeant in the Army's 373rd Engineers Unit during 
War II, Mr. Randall supported efforts in Germany, France, Belgium, and 
England. During the war, Mr. Randall worked with his unit of engineers 
to ensure the safety of his fellow soldiers by clearing mines and 
constructing floating docks used in Normandy. Notably, at the war's 
end, Mr. Randall and his unit were among the first service members to 
enter Nazi concentration camps and liberate those held captive.
  After completion of his military service, Mr. Randall returned home 
to earn a bachelor's degree in accounting from Robert Morris 
University. In 1969, Mr. Randall moved with his wife and six children 
to Canton, New York, where he then accepted a job as the Vice President 
of Business Affairs for St. Lawrence University. Mr. Randall held this 
position for 16 years before retiring from the University. Today, Mr. 
Randall remains active, continuing to prepare taxes for clients as an 
enrolled agent.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
honoring the life and service of Mr. Clarence ``Bud'' Randall. Mr. 
Randall's life has been one marked by admirable devotion to his family, 
friends, and country.

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