[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO HUMBOLDT VETERANS ``WALL OF HONOR''

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute today to one 
town's effort to remember all of its veterans from the Civil War to the 
current War on Terror. Remembering the brave men and women of our 
military is something we should all strive to do in some fashion.
  Humboldt and Humboldt Township is a small community in north-central 
Illinois. Thirty-five miles south of Champagne and nine miles north of 
Mattoon, Humboldt and Humboldt Township revolve around agriculture and 
farming. The 1,300 people of Humboldt Township, including the 500 that 
live in the town of Humboldt, define the essence of hard-working 
Americans.
  The citizens of Humboldt Township are embarking on a remarkable 
memorial to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces. Next month the 
``Wall of Honor'' will be on display at the Humboldt Township building. 
This tribute will honor veterans from the Humboldt area dating back to 
the Civil War and continuing to the present day. There will be hundreds 
of pictures mounted on the walls and articles of interest will be 
displayed on tables.
  While Humboldt may not be large, their contribution to the U.S. 
military has been great. Humboldt residents have served during times of 
peace and times of war. When needed, they have heeded the call of duty 
and traveled far from home to defend the United States. They have 
triumphed at Vicksburg during the Civil War, flown bombing missions 
over the Pacific in World War II, rescued fellow soldiers as the U.S. 
engaged in the Korean War, courageously served in Vietnam, liberated a 
country held hostage during the Gulf War, and fought in the War on 
Terror and Iraq.
  Mr. Speaker, during this time when the military is so important to 
the United States, it is gratifying to see local communities make 
efforts to remember those that have dedicated their lives to protecting 
this nation. I congratulate the citizens of Humboldt and wish them the 
best.

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