[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1436]
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                       TRIBUTE TO E.L. HUTCHISON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to an outstanding citizen from my 
district. E.L. ``Hutch'' Hutchison of Durango, Colorado is member of 
what has been called the ``Greatest Generation,'' those who helped the 
United States defeat fascism and totalitarianism during World War II. 
His sacrifices--and those of his fellow soldiers--helped secure the 
Allied victory and defend the American way of life we enjoy today. I am 
honored to recognize ``Hutch's'' service to his nation.
   During the war, ``Hutch'' fought for his nation as a paratrooper 
with the famous ``Screaming Eagles'' of the 101st Airborne Division. On 
D-Day, June 6, 1944, ``Hutch'' was one of fourteen Screaming Eagles who 
jumped together from a plane into enemy territory. Only six would 
survive. As one of those six, ``Hutch'' continued fighting and 
heroically carried out his job as a demolition man, clearing out mines 
and booby traps for the American and Allied troops who would follow.
   Mr. Speaker, our nation owes E.L. Hutchison and his fellow soldiers 
a great debt. Thanks to their efforts, the United States emerged from 
that terrible war victorious. Even though the war ended 58 years ago, 
we must never forget the sacrifices ``Hutch'' and the other American 
troops made. I am especially privileged to honor E.L. Hutchison today. 
Thank you for your service, ``Hutch,'' and for helping to ensure that 
America remains the ``Land of the Free.''

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