On the recordApril 17, 2024
Today, I rise to honor the heroic life and legacy of Richard ``Dick'' Higgins. Dick was a husband, longtime Orange County resident, and a national hero. He served in the Navy during World War II after surviving the horrific attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. His service to our community continued after he left the Navy, visiting schools and doing interviews and making sure that history stayed alive with young people and others in Orange County. Dick lived to be 102 years old, and he is survived by two children, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In his words, he now goes to be with his beloved Winnie Ruth, his wife of 60 years. I thank Dick for his service to our country and thank him for his sacrifice. Honoring Orange County School Counselors of the Year
