[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 14 (Thursday, February 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING LUCIAN ADAMS

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2002

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and recognize an 
American hero, Lucian Adams, who risked his life for his country and 
went far beyond the call of duty. It is my honor to salute this valiant 
man in his heroic efforts and his exceptional community service in the 
9th Congressional District of Texas.
  On April 23, 1945, President Harry Truman awarded Mr. Lucian Adams 
with the Congressional Medal of Honor. Mr. Adams is the recipient of 
this prestigious award for his brave actions during World War II. He is 
also the recipient of a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Mr. Adams 
served as a Staff Sergeant in the 30th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, 
under the United States Army. On October 28, 1944, Sergeant Adams was 
responsible for saving the lives of his company near St. Die, France.
  On that fateful day, Adams and his company were stopped by the enemy 
while trying to drive through the Mortagne Forest to reopen the supply 
line to the isolated 3rd Battalion. Sergeant Adams encountered the 
concentrated fire of machine guns in a lone attack on a force of the 
German troops. Despite intense machine gun fire which the enemy 
directed at him and rifle grenades which struck the trees over head 
engulfing him with twigs and branches, Sergeant Adams made his way to 
within 10 yards of the closest machine gun and killed the gunner with a 
hand grenade.
  This and other actions allowed Sergeant Adams to personally kill nine 
soldiers, eliminate three enemy machine guns, dismantle a specialized 
force which was armed with heavy artillery, and clear the wood of 
hostile opponents. The course of actions that were taken by Sergeant 
Adams would seem to be a scene directly from a movie however, all of 
these courses took place in a time of unsettling war.
  Throughout the years, Mr. Adams has exhibited an unyielding 
commitment to his community and city at large. In 1986, the city of 
Port Arthur changed the 61st Street to Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams at the 
request of the Port Arthur Mexican Heritage Society. For his efforts in 
reaching out to the youth of Port Arthur, a scholarship fund has been 
set up in his name.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Adams' life is rich with countless examples of self-
sacrifice and extraordinary accomplishment in service to our great 
Nation. His contributions to Southeast Texas are immeasurable. He has 
dedicated his life to the United States Army and this country and I ask 
my colleagues to join me in commending Mr. Lucien Adams in serving our 
great nation for over 50 years.
  Congratulations, Mr. Adams on a job well done. God bless you, and God 
bless America.




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