[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E584]
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 TO NAME THE MANASSAS POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF THE LATE HONORABLE HARRY 
                               J. PARRISH

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor the legacy of the 
Honorable Harry J. Parrish by introducing legislation which would name 
the Manassas Post Office at 8801 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20110 the 
``Harry J. Parrish Post Office Building.'' Mr. Parrish was a member of 
the Virginia General Assembly and decorated WorId War II pilot from 
Manassas, Virginia, who passed away on March 28 at the age of 84.
  Harry Parrish served over 50 years in elected office, including 13 
terms in the Virginia House of Delegates and chairman of the Finance 
Committee since 2000, Manassas council member and mayor. At the time of 
his passing, he was the oldest serving member of the House of 
Delegates. During his 12 years as town councilman and 18 years as 
mayor, Harry helped guide the transformation of Manassas from a small 
Virginia town to a thriving, lively suburb. As a member of the House of 
Delegates, he was known for conducting himself in a bipartisan manner, 
putting Virginia first. I was proud to call Harry my friend. He was a 
true Virginia gentleman.
  As a decorated World War II pilot, Harry was part of the British 
Royal Air Force. He flew C-47s over the Himalayas delivering supplies, 
weapons and other cargo, from India to China. He received the 
Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal for his valiant efforts. 
He served as a reservist in the Korean and Vietnam wars before retiring 
as a colonel.
  Naming the post office on Sudley Road in Manassas in his honor is an 
appropriate reminder to the people of Manassas of Harry's dedication to 
public service.

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