[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1074]
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          TRIPLE CROWN WINNER WHIRLAWAY AND THE ARMED SERVICES

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2006

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the outstanding 
civilian support of our Armed Services that was embodied by the Triple 
Crown winning-horse, Whirlaway, during the beginning of World War II. 
As a direct result of the fundraising enabled by the popularity and 
talent of Whirlaway, many USO Clubs around the country were 
established. As a congressionally chartered, nonprofit organization, 
that support U.S. troops and their families wherever they serve, the 
USO has also recognized the contribution that Whirlaway aided in the 
early 1940s.
  Whirlaway accomplished some impressive feats as a sports figure, 
including the still-unbroken record for the fastest furlong ever run in 
the Kentucky Derby. As a war hero, Whirlaway was an irreplaceable 
symbol of unity and mutual support between our civilian population and 
the men and women who serve our country.
  As we remember the brave soldiers who have served our country in 
uniform this Memorial Day, we should also remember the inspiring 
stories of those civilians who have demonstrated extraordinary support 
in the past.
  May God bless our men and women in uniform and all civilians who 
remember them on this Memorial Day.

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