[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 69 (Friday, May 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E899-E900]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HENRY COVELLO

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2003

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to correct an extension of 
remarks I submitted May 1, 2003. 1 would like to apologize to Henry 
Covello for inadvertently saying that he would receive a Purple Heart 
``posthumously.'' I should have said ``belatedly.''
  Mr. Covello served our country in World War Two as a young man. His 
honor and bravery earned him a Purple Heart for his service in the war. 
His lifelong dedication to the United States Army is reflected by the 
prestige of the Purple Heart, among the highest honors an American 
citizen can receive. Following his service in World War Two, Mr. 
Covello went off to serve in Korea where he earned his second Purple 
Heart. I am proud to tell my colleagues that last weekend Mr. Covello 
received his third Purple Heart.
  Mr. Covello served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne 
Division 504th Parachute Regiment, the 5th Airborne Ranger Co. 25th 
Division, and D Company 19 Regiment 24th Division. He served for nearly 
25 years in the Army before permanently retiring to Worcester, 
Massachusetts.
  Mr. Covello is an example for all Americans. Devoting himself to our 
armed forces, Mr. Covello's awards are the sign of a grateful nation. 
His service in the fight against tyranny and oppression should not be 
forgotten.

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  Mr. Speaker, I extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Covello, and to all of 
our veterans, for bravely fighting to protect our security and liberty. 
I am confident that my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives 
will join me in thanking Mr. Covello for his service.

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