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MORE TRANSITIONS ing D.C.!" But his leave-taking is not (alas for Don!) abso- lute: even in retirement, he generously continues to assist the Society by editing several books. As the Society contin- ues to identify its many audiences, and deepen and diversify the way it serves them, the staff of the History Department will continue to draw inspiration from Don Kennon's many years of quietly confident and unstinting service. Lloyd Neale Cosby (3 February 1933–4 June 2017) USCHS lost a great patron, generous benefactor, and— what he would consider infinitely more meaningful—a cherished friend with the death of Lloyd Neale Cosby. Neale was a longtime board member and treasurer, whose time with the Society reached back to its very beginning. In 1960, two years before the Society formed, he married Dorothy (Dot) Schwengel, daughter of the founding presi- dent, then-Represenative Fred Schwengel. ereaer, fam- ily ties and personal interest combined to ensure that the USCHS would be an important part of the remaining 55 years of Neale's life. at life started on the family tobacco farm in central Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics in 1955. (He would later receive Masters degrees in Inter- national Affairs and Public Administration.) Just a few months aer graduating, Neal was commissioned a sec- ond lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His 30-year career in the Army was distinguished by numerous awards and decora- tions earned during two tours of active duty in Vietnam. But close to Neal's heart—and closer to home—was his service as platoon leader of the Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. As a founding member of the Society of the Honor Guard, he once remarked that the Tomb embod- ied the idea of sacrifice "for freedom and democracy in the future." Neal's enthusiastic participation and support has helped to ensure that the USCHS's own role in nurturing freedom and democracy will endure long beyond his passing. Dennis Molloy (16 July 1943–21 October 2017) e U.S. Capitol Historical Society celebrates the life of James Dennis Molloy, the longtime counsel for the Society. He was born in New York and was one of nine children in the Molloy family. Before his army service and subse- quent VFW membership and support, Molloy graduated from Mount St. Mary's University. Nearly 20 years later, he earned his J.D. from e Antioch School of Law. He worked at the Printing Industries of America before join- ing Arthur Hanson in the practice of law in 1989. About the same time, Molloy, upon Hanson's unexpected death, continued the firm's connection to the Society and began serving as counsel for USCHS. Over the years, he also culti- vated his appreciation for sailing and his Irish ancestry and was an active alumnus of Mount St. Mary's, where he served on several supporting committees at the time of his death. The Society deeply appreciates his conscientious, loyal ser vice over many years. Mark Valente III (27 July 1956–3 August 2016) e U.S. Capitol Historical Society mourns the passing of board member Mark Valente III. e Society was not the only beneficiary of his spirited public service: Mark had leadership roles in the National Italian American Foun- dation and the Villanova Business School's Board of the Center for Marketing and Public Policy Research, and was a longtime supporter of the Baseball Hall of Fame—in addi- tion to coaching Little League. With degrees in account- ing (Villanova) and law (University of Detroit School of Law), he was a valuable member of the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations and the Republican National Committee, serving as a public liaison, political strategist, congressional relations officer, and an over- all coalition-builder before forming his own D.C.-based government relations firm. Although Mark did not have the opportunity to serve long on the Society's board, he brought a sincere love of the Capitol and all that it stood for, as a symbol of freedom and opportunity for this grand- son of Italian immigrants. Don Kennon 54 THE CAPITOL DOME

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