[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 130 (Saturday, August 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1670-E1671]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  IN HONOR OF THE DEDICATION OF THE WORLD WAR II VETERANS MEMORIAL IN 
                              MILFORD, CT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 4, 1995
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, August 13, I have the pleasure 
of joining in the dedication ceremony of a monument in the town of 
Milford honoring all who served in World War II. This is a particularly 
fitting tribute as we mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 
II.

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  The five-figure statute depicts the selfless service of our Armed 
Forces exhibited while defending American interests in the Second World 
War. It is dedicated to the men and women who fought for our country on 
land, at sea, or in the air during this global conflict. The creators 
of this memorial have broken new ground by including a woman as one of 
the figures in the statue. It is recognition long overdue for the women 
who served our country in World War II.
  I applaud the hard work over the last 3 years of many members of our 
community whose vision and efforts brought this World War II monument 
to Milford. I especially would like to thank the president of the World 
War II Memorial Monument Committee William Moffet, and codirectors of 
the World War II Monument Dedication Committee Daniel Meisenheimer and 
former Mayor Alan Jepson. These three spearheaded efforts to build the 
monument and brought the community together to raise the needed funds 
by holding dances, selling T-shirts, and soliciting contributions. 
Their exemplary efforts are recognized and appreciated by the citizens 
of Milford, the State of Connecticut, and all who remember the men and 
women who served our country a half-century ago.
  This memorial dedication ceremony is timely in that it is 1 day 
before the 50th anniversary of the Connecticut General Assembly's 
declaration of the end of this terrible conflict. This month, we 
remember V-J Day and the end of World War II in 1945.
  My father, Ted DeLauro, was an Army veteran and instilled in me the 
lasting knowledge that the values of freedom and democracy that shape 
our country are protected and preserved by American servicemen and 
women. These men and women answered World War II's call and I am 
honored to take part in such a significant display of gratitude to 
them. This World War II monument serves as a constant reminder that our 
Armed Forces have a long and proud history, and that all who served in 
World War II demonstrated outstanding courage, dedication, and service.


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