[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1245]
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               HONORING LAPEER COUNTY WORLD WAR II EFFORT

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 1995
  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues in the 
House of Representatives to join me in paying tribute to the men and 
women of the great County of Lapeer, who bravely served this Nation 
during World War II. Lapeer County has been recognized as an official 
Commemorative Community by the Department of Defense, and has worked 
for many months on a host of events that will honor all of its citizens 
that served during World War II.
  The sacrifices and accomplishments of the men and women that served 
are many, and serve as inspiration to the generations that have 
benefited the most from their efforts. The men and women of Lapeer 
County held true to the notion that evil and tyranny will not prevail.
  The lessons taught by World War II must never be forgotten. We are 
bound by honor to keep the legacy of the great patriots of our Nation 
forever fresh in the memories of future generations. The courage, 
valor, and singleness of purpose that was shown by the entire country, 
serves as an example of the unity and strength of the American people. 
It was a time of patriotism. It was a time when America was proud. It 
was a time when America served as a bright shining light to a world 
thrown into darkness by evil forces.
  The men and women of Lapeer County paid a heavy price to defeat the 
Axis Powers. Some were wounded. Some were never to return home, 
destined to rest forever beneath the soil of a far off land they helped 
to free. Families were changed forever by the loss of loved one. Let us 
never forget what our freedom cost. Let their spirit and faith in 
democracy endure.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege for me to rise before my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to honor the great people of 
Lapeer County who contributed so much to victory during World War II. I 
am honored to represent them in Congress.


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