[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 13 (Monday, February 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
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         HONORING WORLD WAR II VETERAN, CLAUD WALKER GARNER JR.

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 14, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to pause and 
remember the life of a World War II veteran. Claud Walker Garner Jr. 
passed away on January 17, 2000.
  Claud was born on April 30, 1920 in Goodnight, Texas. He joined the 
Army in 1937. As a Tech Sergeant with the Third Engineer Battalion, he 
served in Normandy, France, Rhineland and Ardennes Campaign. For his 
bravery and outstanding dedication, Claud was decorated with the Croix 
de Guerre, the silver star for service above and beyond the call of 
duty, four bronze service stars and the good conduct medal. Claud was 
honorably discharged on June 11, 1945.
  Claud and his wife, Bernice, lived in Colorado for many years where 
Claud worked in the construction industry. He was the construction 
superintendent on the Cody, Wyoming Buffalo Bill Museum project.
  Friends always were in abundance in Claud's life. he was a man of his 
word, highly principled and completely honest. When a friend needed 
someone to lean on, Claud was always there. Claud loved his wife and 
children and was a great husband and father. He will be missed by all 
who knew him.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to offer this tribute 
in honor of Claud Walker Garner Jr. He was a great American who fought 
on behalf of America's freedom.

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