[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 141 (Friday, October 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REDEDICATION OF CLAY MEMORIAL STADIUM

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 1998

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the administration, faculty, staff, students and families of 
Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio. On October 9, 1998, the Clay High 
School community will rededicate the Clay Memorial Stadium.
  In December, 1941, our nation entered the greatest conflict in human 
history. Young people from all walks of life served in our armed 
forces. Many soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines came from the 
Oregon, Ohio, area and served with honor and distinction as we freed 
the world of Axis terror and facism. Some of these young people never 
returned. They gave their lives for freedom with the hope that our 
nation and their community would always cherish the gifts that America 
offers.
  It was in this spirit that the Oregon, Ohio, community dedicated the 
Clay Memorial Stadium, in 1948, to the young men and women who gave 
their lives in defense of liberty. This year marks the 50th Anniversary 
of the stadium. The Clay High School family and the Oregon community at 
large are now embarking on a renovation project to make the stadium's 
World War II memorial the focus of the facility. The community also 
plans to add memorials to those who served in Korea, Vietnam and the 
Gulf War. The renovated stadium promises to be a renewed memorial to 
those who have made the supreme sacrifice and a symbol of youth and 
hope as we enter the 21st Century.
  Mr. Speaker, as the Congressional author of legislation to create a 
national World War II Memorial it gives me much pride to represent the 
ctiizens of Oregon, Ohio in this great House. They and the nation will 
never forget the sacrifice of the millions of men and women who gave 
their lives to freedom in the victory over tyranny that defined world 
history for the 20th century.
  Our community extends warm appreciation to the citizens of Oregon, 
Ohio as they rededicate the Clay Memorial Stadium.

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