[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO KENNETH BOCKBRADER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM 
                      THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 183

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 1996

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I firmly believe that we can never thank 
our veterans enough for putting their lives on the line in defense of 
our Nation. As a veteran myself, I am aware of the tremendous service 
veterans organizations give to their communities and the country as a 
whole.
  For this reason, I am proud to rise today and recognize Mr. Kenneth 
Bockbrader of American Legion Post 183, Pemberville, OH on the occasion 
of his 50 years of service to the post. Kenneth is a veteran of World 
War II and is presently a member of Freedom Post 183 Color Guard.
  Mr. Speaker, Kenneth Bockbrader's distinguished military service is a 
model of patriotism and citizenship. His commitment to the American 
Legion continues this exemplary service. I ask my colleagues to join me 
in wishing Kenneth and his family well as they begin this new chapter 
in their lives.
  May they fully enjoy the blessings of peace and freedom that Kenneth 
Bockbrader has so ably defended as a U.S. veteran.

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