[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 97 (Monday, July 12, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S8294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            ROBERT B. CONROY

 Mr. LIBERMAN. Mr. Presdient, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Robert B. Conroy of Westport Connecticut. Captain Conroy is a dedicated 
Veteran of World War II, a proud family man, and a fine example of the 
powerful American Spirit that weaves it way through the nation's 
history.
  A member of the 359th Fighter Squardon and the 356th Fighter Group, 
Captain Conroy's plane was shot down by German forces over France in 
Janaury of 1944. Despite his injuries, Captain Conroy survived as a 
prisoner of war in Stalag Luft I for sixteen months until the camp was 
liberated by Russian troops.
  Captain Conroy's list of medals, including the Purple Heart and the 
Distinguished Flying Cross, only begin to tell the story about what 
makes him a true American hero. After his military career, Captain 
Conroy raised and supported a family while building a successful career 
in advertising. The principles of honor, integrity, and devotion to 
duty that he displayed during World War II have remained a critical 
part of his life and are the same principles he has instilled in his 
children. I hope my colleagues will join me in thanking Captain Robert 
Conroy for his service, both military and civilian, to this great 
nation.

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