[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 20, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1057]
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        TRIBUTE TO THE NORTH ALABAMA VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2000

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the veterans 
of the Korean War who now reside in North Alabama. These brave men and 
women who boldly served their country across the ocean 50 years ago 
deserve our recognition and our gratitude. This coming Saturday in 
Huntsville, Alabama, our area veterans, their families and the Korean-
American community will be honored at a Huntsville Stars baseball game.
  As this nation at large begins its three-year remembrance of the 50th 
anniversary of the Korean War, the Redstone-Huntsville AUSA Chapter 
3103 has been designated by Secretary Cohen as a Commemorative 
Community. I believe this distinction reflects the patriotic history of 
North Alabama and Redstone Arsenal and acknowledges the sacrifices this 
community has made in the defense of the United States and its 
freedoms.
  Many people refer to the Korean War as ``The Forgotten War'', but I 
would like to take this opportunity to thank those in my community who 
are going to extraordinary efforts to ensure that the Korean War and 
its veterans are not forgotten. I would like to extend my appreciation 
to Jim Rountree, the chairman of the commemoration committee, Robert 
Mixon, Jr. and Ed Banville. I also want to recognize the Grand Marshal 
of the anniversary festivities, Major General Grayson Tate, a Purple 
Heart veteran who nearly lost his leg in the battles for democracy and 
peace that took place 50 years ago in Korea.
  On behalf of the Congress of the United States, I thank the veterans 
and families of the Korean War and those in my community who are 
working hard to see them properly honored. We can never afford to 
forget their victories and their sacrifices lest we take for granted 
the precious freedoms we enjoy every minute of every day. I would like 
to extend my best wishes to them for a memorable Saturday baseball 
game.

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