[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 4, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2]
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            IN HONOR OF MR. AND MRS. JAMES ``CLYDE'' SHAHAN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 4, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a couple, 
like so many others in our nation, which was truly American: Mr. and 
Mrs. James ``Clyde'' Shahan.
  Mr. Shahan, known to his friends as Clyde, and his four brothers, all 
from Denton, Texas, served in the United States Army during World War 
II. Clyde served honorably in New Guinea and Luzon, receiving numerous 
citations and decorations including the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal 
with 2 Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, 
Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, 1 Service Stripe and 4 Overseas 
Service Bars.
  After his discharge, Mr. Shahan returned to the Denton area where he, 
along with his Aural, became active members at Lake Cities United 
Methodist Church in Lake Dallas, Texas. Aural and Clyde worked side by 
side at several school districts and serving their community.
  Mr. and Mrs. Shahan had a son, Bobby Joe, who died as a three year 
old in a flu epidemic, but neither of them lost their faith or their 
commitment to education and their country. Remembered as a happy and 
funny man, Clyde often attended church in his finest Western suit and 
was always a joy at church functions.
  Almost two years to the day of his wife's death, Clyde passed away in 
2004. Today, I honor the memory of these two individuals who impacted a 
community with hope. I am pleased that their memories will not be lost 
as a special memorial is being established at Lake Cities United 
Methodist Church in their honor. Truly, Clyde and Aural were members of 
the ``greatest generation'' and will be remembered always for their 
commitment to Christ and America.

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