[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CLAY HIGH SCHOOL IN OREGON, OHIO TO REDEDICATE THE CLAY MEMORIAL 
                                STADIUM

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 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 soldier, 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 fascism. 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

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Memorial it gives me much pride to represent the citizens 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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