Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and the incredible military legacy of Morton ``Shea'' Landy. Morton passed away on November 25 at the age of 90 in Curwensville, Pennsylvania. Morton was a longtime resident of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, although his military service took him across the world throughout his career. After enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1946, Morton would go on to serve in Japan shortly after World War II, in the Caribbean during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and in Vietnam during the height of the Vietnam war, to name a few. After 32 years of faithfully serving our Nation both domestically and abroad, Morton retired from the Marine Corps. He would finish his military career with not only the highest enlisted rank possible, but as the second highest sergeant major in the Marines. Even still, Morton's service did not stop there. In retirement, he spent much of his time volunteering on behalf of the Clearfield County Historical Society, his local VFW, and the Marine Corps League. The passing of Morton Landy is a profound loss, and I offer my sincerest condolences to Morton's family and to those who were forever touched by his commitment to service. ____________________”