[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 142 (Friday, August 24, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1171] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ARTHUR GASKINS ______ HON. MARK DeSAULNIER of california in the house of representatives Friday, August 24, 2018 Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and service of a longtime Danville resident, Mr. Arthur `Art' Gaskins. Art was born on August 29, 1918 in Lufkin, Texas to parents Winnie Davis Allwine and Arthur Earl Gaskins. He attended John Tarleton College in Texas and joined the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. After completing two years at John Tarleton College, Art enlisted in the Army where he assumed the rank of Corporal and was assigned to Fort Knox for armored training. He was later promoted to Company Commander of the Army and sent to Cavalry School in Fort Riley to study advanced tactics. He went on to serve in Europe during World War II and was tasked with maintaining the emergency communications system for his combat division, which earned him a Bronze Star Medal. After he retired from active duty in December 1946, Art lived for many years in San Leandro before moving to Danville. Art was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 75 and a docent coordinator volunteer for the military museum at the Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley. He continued to serve his community until his unexpected passing on June 17, 2018. Art is survived by his daughter Lynne, stepdaughter Sharon (Jeff), grandchildren Jennifer (Ross), Scott (Annabelle), Lindsay (Kristopher), and Thomas, and his great grandchildren Jordan, Grant, Kacey, Tanner, Maxwell, and Kellan. He will be sincerely missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him, and will be remembered for his endless service to this country. ____________________