[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 75 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1115]
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                  IN HONOR OF RICHARD ALBERT McCULLOCK

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 1998

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to an 
outstanding citizen of the United States of America, Richard Albert 
McCullock.
  Mr. McCullock was born in Bloomington, Illinois, on July 26, 1924. At 
the age of eighteen he joined the Army in the Infantry and later was 
transferred to the Engineers, 3rd division. It was the beginning of 
World War II and Richard was sent to the European theater where he 
fought during the D-Day Invasion of Normandy.
  When he returned to the United States he met Marilyn Hedrick and was 
married on June 7, 1947. The McCullocks have recently celebrated their 
51st wedding anniversary. They have five children and twelve 
grandchildren.
  The McCullocks have lived in Garden Grove, California, in the 46th 
district, for forty-four years. During that time, Mr. McCullock has 
devoted his energies to some very important causes and issues. As a 
member of the Elks Lodge he began a clown program to entertain at 
charitable events. He also originated a program on Americanism.
  Mr. McCullock's love for his country and for the American flag is one 
of his primary issues. He is responsible for having a row of flags on 
both sides of Main Street in downtown Garden Grove. The Garden Grove 
City Council just approved the flags in June, 1998. This is all due to 
Mr. McCullock's persistence and emphasis on the beauty and meaning of 
the flag.
  He comes into my office quite often, always to order flags for Eagle 
Scouts or for special occasions. He updates my staff on the correct 
flag protocol and taught my staff a great deal about the history of the 
flags. In a sense, he is the keeper of the flags, and oversees that the 
flag is flown outside for all to admire. Mr. McCullock is well-known in 
my office and in Garden Grove. We are always very pleased to see him.
  I ask you all to join me today to salute this fine American, who has 
served his country during its darkest hours, who has protected and 
upheld the flag and its symbolic value, who has given to his community 
many hours of commitment and devotion.

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