[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 158 (Thursday, October 18, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S13076]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING STEPHEN KELLMAN

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I would like to take this time to 
recognize and honor Mr. Stephen Kellman of Weston, WI, on being awarded 
the French Legion of Honor for his extraordinary bravery in liberating 
France during the Second World War. The Legion of Honor is the highest 
honor awarded by the nation of France.
  In May 1943, at the age of 20, Mr. Kellman joined the military. 
Despite being wounded in June of 1944, Mr. Kellman actively 
participated in military campaigns in northern France and Normandy.
  The Second World War has so much significance in modern history. An 
entire generation rallied together to defend the rights of freedom and 
liberty, not just for the United States, but for the entire world. The 
world in which we live was shaped by the actions of these brave 
soldiers.
  Mr. Kellman is a member of our Greatest Generation that built modern 
America. Their efforts kept us safe and allowed our communities to 
flourish. These heroes were united in the common values of duty, honor, 
service and love of country. As a nation, we are forever grateful for 
the sacrifices and courage of these brave veterans of the Second World 
War.
  On behalf of our State and Nation, I congratulate Mr. Stephen Kellman 
and his family on this prestigious honor and thank him for his brave 
service.

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