[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1143]
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                  IN HONOR OF RICHARD ALBERT McCULLOCK

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 16, 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 U.S. Army in the infantry, and later 
was transferred to the Engineers, 3rd Division. It was the beginning of 
World War II, and he 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 
Congressional 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 youth at charitable events, and also began a program on 
American culture.
  Mr. McCullock's love for his country, and for the American flag, is 
very evident. The Garden Grove Elks are 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 this June. This is due in 
large part to Mr. McCullock's persistence and emphasis on the beauty 
and meaning of the American flag.
  Mr. McCullock comes into my office quite often, to order flags for 
Eagle Scouts or for other special occasions. He updates my staff on the 
correct flag protocol and has taught my staff a great deal about the 
history of the American flag. In a sense, he is the keeper of the 
flags, and insures that the American flag is flown outside my Garden 
Grove office for all to admire.
  I ask you all to join me today to salute this fine American, who has 
served his country during its darkest hours, and who has protected and 
upheld our flag. He is a shining example of what it means to be 
American.

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