[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 61 (Monday, April 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    UNIONTOWN, PA AMERICAN LEGION POST TO HONOR LT. COL. MATT URBAN

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                          HON. JOHN P. MURTHA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, April 3, 1995
  Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, true American heroes hold an honored place 
in the hearts of all of us who love our Nation. The Congressional Medal 
of Honor is one of the ways we have chosen to honor their heroes, and 
it is an award that is only given to those individuals who have 
exhibited an exceptional amount of courage on behalf of the United 
States.
  Lt. Col. Matt Urban is a true American hero and a Congressional Medal 
of Honor winner. His resume of awards does not stop here, however, as 
he is recognized as America's most decorated combat soldier. His 
bravery in numerous battles in World War II is an example of the 
courage so many American soldiers showed in this monumental struggle.
  The Uniontown, PA American Legion Post 51 holds an annual Americanism 
Day each year, and this year's event will take place on May 1. The 
American Legion has chosen to honor Lt. Col. Matt Urban this year, and 
he will serve as Grand Marshal of the parade which marks the highlight 
of this special celebration. I know the American Legion Post 51 is 
extremely excited to have Lt. Col. Urban as their guest of honor, and 
as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the conclusion of World War II, 
I can't think of a more appropriate guest for this event.
  I know I join all Americans in saluting Lt. Col. Matt Urban for his 
courage and devotion to the United States, and I wish the Uniontown 
American Legion Post 51 all the best in their 40th annual Americanism 
Day celebration.


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