[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 174 (Friday, December 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO RUSSELL VIELE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute and recognize Russell Viele of Rifle, Colorado and thank 
him for his contributions to this nation. Russell began his service in 
the military in the 1950's, and served as a Marine in the Korean War. 
Upon his discharge, Russell had accumulated over eight years of service 
to the Marine Corps.
  Russell joined the Marines on July 1, 1952 and attended basic 
training in San Diego. Following graduation, he went on to mechanical 
school in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. As a mechanical student, 
Russell graduated at the head of his class and was assigned back to 
California. It was from there that Russell left for the Korean War 
where he was assigned to a motor pool in Japan.
  Russell's duty, while in the motor pool, was to maintain the large 
five-ton trucks that were crucial to troop and ration supply for combat 
units in the theater. He was stationed there for fourteen months, 
promoted three times, and left the country at the end of the war as a 
Sergeant. He finished his tour with the Marines in the Mohave Desert of 
California. Russell now makes his home in Rifle, Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize and pay tribute to 
Russell Viele for his service to his country during the Korean War. He 
served selflessly in a time of great need, bringing credit to himself 
and this nation. Paul Russell is one reason that our country enjoys the 
freedom that we hold so high today.

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