[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 47 (Tuesday, April 19, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H2112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING CONRAD ALBERTY

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of America's 
heroes, Mr. Conrad Alberty of Rockingham County, North Carolina.
  Conrad fought for our country in the Philippines during the darkest 
days of World War II and later bore the terrible scars of enemy 
captivity. He exemplified the extraordinary sacrifice made by our 
military for our freedom. Conrad was a prisoner of war and is one of 
the few living survivors of the Bataan Death March. He was just 16 
years old when he endured the most inhumane treatment that man can do 
to man on the death march and later in an enemy prison camp.
  Coincidentally, this month marks the 63rd anniversary of the 
surrender of U.S. troops to the Japanese on the Bataan Peninsula.
  During his military service, Mr. Alberty demonstrated courage, love 
of country, and devotion to duty. He did not give up under the most 
desperate circumstances.
  Today by recognizing Mr. Conrad Alberty, we also honor the role of 
our Armed Forces in protecting our country and our liberty. Thank you, 
Mr. Alberty and may on God bless you.

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