[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        DIGHTON HONORS VETERANS

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. BARNEY FRANK

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2001

  Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, the town of Dighton, Massachusetts has been 
steadfast in its commitment to honoring those who have served our 
country in time of war. Originally the Veterans Memorial in Dighton 
covered the Civil War and World War I. The people of Dighton, led by 
the veterans, have admirably decided to expand, to recognize fully the 
veterans of all of our wars for their gallantry, patriotism, and 
sacrifice.
  Thus, on Saturday, June 16, at 10:00 a.m., the Town of Dighton will 
dedicate the Dighton Veterans Memorial Common, which will feature seven 
flag poles in a semi-circle commemorating each branch of the U.S. 
military, as well as the flag of the United States and the POW flag. 
There will also be four granite benches listing the names of all of the 
residents of Dighton who died in the wars of our country in defense of 
freedom. World War II veteran John Pimenta spear headed this effort, 
which was coordinated by Alice Pimenta, a tireless worker for this 
cause. And we are all grateful to the Dighton Power Charitable Fund for 
financial assistance in this very worthy project.
  Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to facilitate the flying of a flag over 
the Capitol that will now take its permanent place in this important 
memorial.
  The dedication will take place under the leadership of Commander 
Ronald Louis Naro, of Rapoza/Knott VFW Post 2094 of North Dighton. Mr. 
Speaker, this is an important event of which the citizens of Dighton 
are justifiably proud, and I am proud to have played a small part in 
it, and to be able to call the attention of the nation to this 
important act of memorial.

                          ____________________