Recognizing the Life and Service of Richard Wade Carter

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Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and service of Richard Wade Carter of Sherman, Texas. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife Malinda, daughter Melanie Grammar and her husband Don, stepson Jack Hopper and his wife Merry, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Richard is preceded by his parents and his brother, Daniel Wayne Carter.

Mr. Carter was born to Roscoe Stanley Carter and Beatrice Jackson Carter in Dallas, Texas, on December 15, 1931. A native of Oak Cliff, Texas, he graduated from Dallas High School. Richard later joined the United States Army in June 1956. Richard was stationed in Korea and Japan during his military service, where his fondness for Asian art and culture grew.

On November 21, 1972, Richard married the love of his life, Malinda Ann Stewman, in Garland, Texas, where they resided for many years. Richard and Malinda enjoyed traveling together and exploring new restaurants, with Mexican cuisine being Richard's favorite. Moreover, he loved fishing, photography, and working with his hands. A lifelong Republican, Richard was a loving husband and father, and celebrated his 50th anniversary with Malinda in November 2022. Richard was a devout churchgoer and a frequent attendee of the Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Oak Cliff, Texas.

I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's Capitol to recognize Mr. Carter's extraordinary life and devotion to his passions. Richard will be greatly missed by his friends, family, and colleagues.

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