[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 162 (Wednesday, October 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2226-E2227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF ROBERT M. ALLEN, UNITED STATES NAVY

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 24, 2007

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Robert M. Allen, a 
World War II veteran. He joined the United States Navy on December 7, 
1940 and was assigned to a small seaplane protector, the U.S.S. Avocet 
(AVP-4).
  Upon completion of signalman school, he returned to the Avocet in 
February 1942 and received orders to transfer to the Convoy Control 
Center in Algiers, Louisiana. For the next two years, Robert plied the 
Gulf, Caribbean, and the Atlantic, which were teeming with German U-
boats. Fortunately, none of his ships or convoys were attacked. After 
devoting five years of dedicated service to the Navy, Robert was 
discharged on January 14, 1946.
  World War II is known as the deadliest conflict in human history, 
taking the lives of over

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70 million people. During this difficult time, our country stood united 
behind our brave servicemen and women who so willingly took to the 
battlefields to defend freedom and democracy. It is veterans like 
Robert that helped us emerge victorious from World War II and restore 
hope and humanity in a world that was shattered by the darkness of 
hatred and violence.
  His patriotism, courage, and selflessness should be commended and his 
dedication to public service deserves our highest regard. Madam 
Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in expressing our 
deepest gratitude for his service to this great Nation.

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