[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 159 (Thursday, November 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2349]
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                        TRIBUTE TO HARLEY EXTINE

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 10, 1999

  Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, on the eve of Veterans Day, I rise to bring 
to the attention of the House the extraordinary accomplishments of 
Harley Extine. Mr. Extine, a recipient of the Silver Star, deserves 
recognition for his valiant bravery on behalf of the American people 
while a member of our Armed Forces. I am proud to represent Mr. Extine 
in Congress.
  Harley Extine, now 55, was a soldier defending freedom in the Vietnam 
conflict. On January 30, 1966, Mr. Extine's 101st Airborne Division 
came under sniper fire on a rice paddy in South Vietnam. Two soldiers 
went down with serious wounds. Mr. Extine dashed through the field to 
reach the wounded friends, disregarding his own safety. In fact, though 
the bullets continued flying through the air, Mr. Extine would not seek 
shelter until the wounded had been evacuated. His bravery and valor 
took him into other battles, at one point seriously wounding Mr. 
Extine. Undeterred by the wounds, he returned to serve a second tour in 
Vietnam.
  Mr. Harley Extine is an outstanding and inspirational individual. His 
bravery and courage during this operation and throughout his service to 
our country is admirable and should be commended.

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