III 111th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 652 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2010 Mrs. Murray submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring Mr. Alfred Lind for his dedicated service to the United States of America during World War II as a member of the Armed Forces and a prisoner of war, and for his tireless efforts on behalf of other members of the Armed Forces touched by war.

Whereas Mr. Alfred Lind served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 as a member of the 58th Armored Field Artillery Battalion; Whereas Mr. Lind was wounded in action in combat near Brolo, Sicily when his M-7 self-propelled howitzer was hit during a tank battle; Whereas Mr. Lind was captured and held as a prisoner of war for 2 years, being transferred between Stalag IIB near Hammerstein, Stalag IIIB near Furstenberg, and Stalag IIIA near Luckenwalde; Whereas, after the war, Mr. Lind returned to his roots as a farmer and retired after many years of hard work; Whereas, after retiring, Mr. Lind turned his attention to supporting members of the Armed Forces by making quilts for the Quilts of Valor Foundation; Whereas the Quilt of Valor Foundation distributes handmade quilts to members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have been wounded or touched by war to demonstrate support, honor and care for our Armed Forces; Whereas the Quilt of Valor Foundation has made and distributed over 30,000 quilts to members of the Armed Forces and veterans since the foundation began in 2003; Whereas Mr. Lind has made over 400 quilts in honor of other members of the Armed Forces who have been touched by war; Whereas Mr. Lind passed away on September 10, 2010, at the age of 92; and Whereas Mr. Lind was a true patriot, who continued his service to the Armed Forces of the United States long after his retirement: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors Mr. Alfred Lind for— (1)his service to the United States as a soldier and as a prisoner of war; and (2)his dedication to provide solace and comfort through Quilts of Valor to members of the Armed Forces and veterans alike.