[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 73 (Thursday, May 24, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H2682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE TO MEN AND WOMEN IN U.S. ARMED FORCES

  (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
observance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday to pay tribute to the 
men and women of the U.S. armed services. For the past 226 years, our 
military forces have repeatedly answered the Nation's call to protect 
the freedom we all cherish today.
  During our Nation's formative years, brave Americans fought to win 
freedom for all. World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian 
Gulf saw new generations of dedicated men and women fight to preserve 
the hard-earned freedom for our Nation and our allies abroad. Today 
Americans around the world enjoy the security that comes from knowing 
their freedom is protected by those currently serving in the U.S. Armed 
Forces.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I stand and recognize the 
honor, courage and commitment that has defined the men and women of our 
Nation's Armed Forces and to thank those who sacrificed their lives to 
ensure that future generations may enjoy the blessings of freedom.

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