[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1103]
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        RECOGNIZING SHELBY COUNTY VETERANS ON MEMORIAL DAY 2005

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, this Memorial Day all of us should take 
time to recognize the service of those who've fought and died for this 
country.
  I want to take a moment to recognize the veterans of Shelby County, 
Tennessee who served our country so well over the past century.
  More than 1,500 Shelby County residents gave their lives for this 
country from World War II to the Iraq War, and we should never forget 
their sacrifice.
  I would like to specifically recognize Mr. Vernon McGarity of 
Bartlett, Tennessee. Mr. McGarity is a World War II veteran who earned 
our Nation's highest military award, the Medal of Honor.
  Mr. McGarity exemplifies the dedication and sacrifice of all of our 
Shelby County veterans.
  It is because they fought that we are free. God Bless America's 
veterans.

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