[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 103 (Monday, July 14, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1463]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, QUEENS CHAPTER #32 
ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF 76TH AVENUE IN GLENDALE, NEW YORK 
                      AS ``VIETNAM VETERANS LANE''

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 14, 2003

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the 
veterans of the Vietnam War and to honor in particular the members of 
the Queens Chapter #32 of the Vietnam Veterans of America. All of us 
owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the Americans who served abroad 
in the armed forces during our nation's longest and perhaps most 
difficult military conflict. I am pleased to recognize the service to 
our country of all the members of Queens Chapter #32 of the Vietnam 
Veterans of America and of its President, Pastor Toro, Jr.
  This month, in recognition of their service to our nation and to our 
city, the Queens Chapter #32 of the Vietnam Veterans of America is 
being honored by the rededication of a portion of 76th Avenue as 
``Vietnam Veterans Lane.'' This thoroughfare, located between Woodhaven 
Boulevard and 88th Street in the Glendale neighborhood of the Borough 
of Queens in New York City, is the permanent location of Queens Chapter 
#32 of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The members of the Queens 
Chapter #32 have truly earned our gratitude, admiration, and 
appreciation.
  At the dedication ceremony for Vietnam Veterans Lane, the ``Order of 
the Silver Rose'' will be presented to several Chapter members who have 
suffered from a multitude of illnesses and symptoms associated with 
exposure to ``Agent Orange.'' These veterans continue to pay a price 
for their willingness to serve our country, and it is only fitting that 
we acknowledge their sacrifice on behalf of all of us.
  Although it has been just over three decades since our troops engaged 
in active combat in Vietnam, we will never forget the bravery of all 
those who served and the ultimate sacrifice of the more than 58,000 
military personnel who gave their lives in service to their country.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me honoring the veterans of 
the Vietnam War. It is a fitting tribute that New York City is naming a 
street in honor of those who served in Vietnam.

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