[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 110 (Wednesday, July 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING KEN BROWN, ``MR. VETERAN''

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 22, 2003

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the patriotism and 
dedication of Ken Brown, or as he is known in Southern Nevada, ``Mr. 
Veteran.''
  Mr. Brown honorably served in the United States Navy during World War 
II. After receiving his honorable discharge from the Armed Services, 
Mr. Brown dedicated himself to improving the quality of life for the 
military veterans of Nevada and our great nation.
  Mr. Brown was the driving force behind the creation of the Veteran's 
Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada. Using his own personal savings, Mr. 
Brown purchased 83.5 acres of land in Boulder City to be used as a 
veterans' cemetery site. On Friday, April 6, 1990 Mr. Brown's dream was 
realized and the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery was 
officially dedicated. In honor of his contributions, Friday, April 6, 
1990 was proclaimed ``Ken Brown Day'' by the Governor of Nevada.
  Mr. Brown has received numerous honors paying tribute to his fifty 
years of service to veterans and their families including the God & 
Country Award from the United States Navy Armed Guard and the key to 
the City of Las Vegas for heroism and vision in supporting veterans in 
Nevada.
  I am honored to join with all Nevadans in honoring Ken Brown on his 
many accomplishments.

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