[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 160 (Thursday, November 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2263]
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  TRIBUTE TO ALAMEDA COUNTY VETERANS, 50TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 2003

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Veterans Day on 
November 11, 2003 and to pay tribute to the veterans in Alameda County, 
California. As we pause to remember the valiant men and women who have 
nobly served our country, I join the Alameda County Veterans' Affairs 
Commission and the city of Hayward to commemorate Alameda County's 50th 
Annual Veterans Day Parade.
  The Alameda County Veterans' Affairs Commission is a diverse group of 
men and women who stand together with the same discipline and 
patriotism and the same values and uncommon valor that they fostered in 
the battles they fought for our nation. Last year's program, Honoring 
All Who Served, stated, ``as long as there are men and women in 
uniform, stationed across the world, there will be a body of veterans' 
organizations defending and upholding the rights of our fighting men 
and women.'' I commend their tireless efforts.
  This year, the Commission has again taken the charge to prepare and 
promote the annual Veterans Day Parade ceremonies. I join them in 
honoring our veterans and in dedication to world peace.

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