[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1105]
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  RECOGNIZING DEDICATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY MONUMENT IN FRANKLIN 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, Memorial Day is one of those occasions 
where all Americans can come together for a common purpose--to honor 
and thank those who've sacrificed in order to keep us free.
  It is my privilege to recognize the veterans from Williamson County, 
Tennessee who served our country over the past century. Nearly 165 
veterans from Williamson County died defending America during World War 
I, World War II, the Korean War and the Viet Nam War. All of us 
recognize how fortunate we are for having had men and women like them 
fighting to preserve our freedom.
  On Monday, May 30, 2005, Williamson County will dedicate a monument 
in Franklin, Tennessee, to honor these men and women. I hope all 
Tennesseans will take time this Memorial Day to remember those who've 
sacrificed so much for America. God Bless.

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