[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 158 (Thursday, November 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2086]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO PAUL JORDAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Paul Jordan for his contributions to this country. Paul began 
his service to our nation in 1942 by reporting for duty as a new army 
recruit at Fort Logan, CO. Following his training, Paul was assigned as 
a tank assistant gunner for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in June of 
1943.
  Mr. Jordan's company supported cover for the 45th Division and served 
in the initial invasion of Sicily. The Allied success brought Paul to 
the invasion of Salerno in September of that same year. It was during 
this invasion that Paul had his first tank destroyed by enemy fire. 
Paul survived and later was reunited with his company and assigned a 
new tank. After fighting for three months near Monte Cassino, Paul was 
assigned to yet another invasion force, this time the invasion of 
Southern France. Fighting near Cannes in 1944, Paul's tank was again 
destroyed by an enemy attack. Evading enemy forces once again, Paul was 
promoted to tank commander upon reaching his unit. The war ended for 
Paul in Strasborg, France close to the German border in 1945.
  Mr. Jordan returned to Colorado in November 1945. He married his 
sweetheart Ellen and raised three children. He went on to work in the 
Delta County School District for almost 30 years. Paul and his wife 
Ellen recently traveled back to France to visit a small village his 
unit liberated during the war, and to visit a memorial to five of his 
comrades who died during the fighting.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize and pay tribute to 
Paul Jordan for his service to his country during World War II. He 
served selflessly in a time of great need, bringing credit to himself 
and this nation. Paul is one reason that our country enjoys the freedom 
that we hold so high today.

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