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Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the lifetime achievements of Mr. Marvin LaCoste.

Marvin is a lifelong resident of Kiln, Mississippi. He comes from a family with a long history of military service, beginning with a father who served in the Navy during World War I. Three of his brothers served in the Navy during World War II, three more brothers served in the Army, and one in the National Guard. Marvin's son followed in his footsteps and served in the Navy.

At the young age of 17, Marvin continued that legacy of military service, joining the U.S. Navy, and was named a chartered member of the Hancock County Mississippi National Guard in 1954. Upon returning home from the U.S. Navy, Marvin worked for the Chevron Oil Company and the Global Marine Drilling Company as an electrician and in automation on offshore oil fields. In 1978, Mr. Lacoste founded Marvin Lacoste Repair Service, which has provided heating and air conditioning services to Hancock County for the last four decades.

Marvin was one of the founding members of the Hancock County Republican Party. He contributed to the successful campaigns of many local, State, and Federal government officials.

Marvin is an astute business owner, but he is also known for his tireless public service and commitment to the betterment of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For decades, Marvin has participated in local chapters of Shriners Hospitals for Children, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and several other community service-focused endeavors.

Today, we recognize Mr. Marvin LaCoste for his outstanding service to the Republican Party, Hancock County, and the State of Mississippi.

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