[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1008]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING OPERATION APPRECIATION

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Operation 
Appreciation, a community event sponsored by news talk radio, KMJ580, 
which will be honoring individual citizens along with a special 
recognition to the men and women from the Lemoore Naval Air Station who 
served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Appreciation took place on 
Saturday, May 17, at the California Army National Guard in Fresno, CA. 
The funds raised will benefit the Veterans Administration.
  The individuals being honored provided invaluable service by 
volunteering their time on-air to keep the citizens of the Central 
Valley of California informed and up-to-date on the interests and 
actions of the war. Those recognized were: Col. John Summerville 
(retired)--Marines, Military Strategist, Victor Davis Hansen, Professor 
Bruce Thornton from California State University, Fresno, and Brig. 
General Ed Munger (retired)--Army.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize and applaud Operation 
Appreciation and the individuals who were honored. I urge my colleagues 
to join me in extending our appreciation and best wishes to our 
military, veterans, the honorees, and KMJ580 radio.

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