[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 6 (Tuesday, February 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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          SACRAMENTO COUNTY HONORS MEMORY OF WORLD WAR II VETS

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 1994

  Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, my colleague, Congressman Bob Matsui of 
Sacramento, and I rise today to pay tribute, on behalf of the citizens 
of Sacramento County, to the many men and women who are veterans of the 
Second World War.
  In honor of the more than 400,000 brave men and women who honorably 
served the United States of America, Sacramento County has proclaimed 
the period of November 12, 1993, to November 11, 1995, as Sacramento 
County Remembers World War II. Together we are urging citizens of 
Sacramento County, its leaders and institutions, to join hands, minds, 
and hearts to inform our citizens and visitors about World War II and 
to remember the sacrifices of the many Americans who participated in 
that war.
  World War II was fought to protect the world from tyranny and 
aggression, and the courage and tenacity of our troops during that 
largest war in the history of the world epitomized our Nation's 
philosophy of hard work and determination in the face of adversity.
  Many commemorative activities are being planned in Sacramento County 
for this 50th anniversary period to publicly recognize and acknowledge 
the sacrifices of all veterans, but will particularly highlight the 
major contributions made by the people of Sacramento County to the 
American effort in World War II.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join Congressman Matsui and me in honoring the Sacramento County 
veterans who selflessly served their country during the 4 years of 
turmoil of World War II.

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