[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 514 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 514

 Expressing the sense of the Senate that Donald Stratton be remembered 
      for a lifetime of heroism and service to the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 27, 2020

   Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Bennet) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of the Senate that Donald Stratton be remembered 
      for a lifetime of heroism and service to the United States.

Whereas, on February 15, 2020, Donald Stratton, a veteran of World War II and 
        one of the last remaining survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, 
        passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Colorado 
        Springs, Colorado;
Whereas, on December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor lasted for 
        approximately 5 hours, during which 2,403 members of the United States 
        Armed Forces were killed or mortally wounded, 1,247 members of the 
        United States Armed Forces were wounded, and 57 civilians lost their 
        lives;
Whereas, during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Seaman First Class Donald Stratton 
        was one of 6 sailors trapped in the control tower main mast after a 
        massive explosion on the U.S.S. Arizona; 
Whereas Boatswain's Mate Second Class Joseph Leon George saved the lives of 
        Seaman First Class Donald Stratton, Seaman First Class Harold Kuhn, 
        Seaman First Class Russell Lott, Gunner's Mate Third Class Earl Riner, 
        Boatswain's Mate Second Class Alvin Dvorak, and Fire Controlman Third 
        Class Lauren Bruner;
Whereas, despite suffering severe burns on more than 70 percent of his body and 
        being medically discharged, Donald Stratton later reenlisted in the 
        United States Navy to continue serving during World War II;
Whereas, after serving in the United States Armed Forces, Donald Stratton 
        committed his life to pursuing the posthumous recognition of Joseph 
        George with the award of a Bronze Star; and
Whereas Donald Stratton exemplified the heroism and selfless service of the 
        members of the United States Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors Donald Stratton for his lifelong commitment to 
        service to the United States and the example he set for future 
        generations; and
            (2) remembers the men and women of the Greatest Generation 
        of the United States, including the few remaining survivors of 
        that generation.
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