[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 40 (Friday, April 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E598]
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             HONORING KOREAN WAR VETERAN HAROLD ARENDT, JR.

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                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 8, 2005

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to honor Mr. 
Harold Arendt, Jr., Korean War veteran and Oregon resident. While in 
service, Harold Arendt sustained an injury inflicted by enemy forces. 
Now, 54 years later, it is my pleasure to award the actual Purple Heart 
medal for one of Oregon's treasured veterans. On Friday, April 8, 2005 
Harold Arendt will be presented with this prestigious honor in 
recognition of his service to our nation during the Korean War. Though 
his injury has stayed with him throughout the years, he has been 
without this well-deserved recognition far too long. Today, we honor 
the extraordinary service of this courageous individual and recognize 
him and his family for their sacrifices. I am also very honored to 
congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Harold and Karen Arendt on their recent 50th 
wedding anniversary. On behalf of the Congress, I wish them our most 
sincere congratulations and best wishes.

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