[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 70 (Monday, June 3, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4887]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               VETERAN PHILIP J. PLOURDE RECEIVES HONORS

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I pay tribute 
to Philip J. Plourde, a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. His 
outstanding service is what has provided Americans with the freedom we 
now enjoy.
  While serving in the U.S. Army, Mr. Plourde received a certificate of 
recognition for his service during the Cold War. His dedication to the 
freedom and protection of our nation deserves the praise of every 
person in the U.S. Giving of himself for the benefit of those he never 
met is only an indication of his exemplary character. It is seldom that 
we take the time to thank and honor those who serve us. Without the 
heroism and selflessness of Plourde and others like him Americans would 
be living very differently today. We live today because of his service 
then. The time is long past to individually honor this man.
  I commend Mr. Philip J. Plourde on his many achievements in receiving 
the Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter Badge with Carbine, and Marksman 
Badge with Rifle. Thank you Mr. Plourde, with heartfelt appreciation 
for your personal sacrifice in the U.S. Armed Services.
  It is a great honor to represent you in the U.S. Senate.

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