[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 33 (Monday, March 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E345]
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                    TRIBUTE TO ARIE WASHINGTON, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 3, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, in commemoration of Black 
History Month, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the 
many accomplishments of distinguished African Americans in 
Mississippi's Second Congressional District.
  Today I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Arie Washington Sr. Mr. Washington 
is a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Mr. 
Washington has devoted 23 years of service to our county's military. 
His dedication to his service has not gone unnoticed, he has received 
several honors. Some of these honors include a Silver Star Medal, two 
Bronze Stars, four Army Commendation Medals, Purple Heart Medal, 
Meritorious Service Medal, American National Defense Medal, World War 
II Victory Medal, and a Presidential Unit Citation.
  Upon retiring from the military, Mr. Washington taught JROTC for 14 
years.

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