[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 172 (Wednesday, November 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        DONALD AND ELEANOR REGAN BARRETT, UNITED STATES VETERANS

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 7, 2007

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, several months after his 18th birthday, 
Donald Barrett joined the United States Marine Corps at a time when his 
country needed him most. When he enlisted, it was just weeks after the 
attack on Pearl Harbor, the beginning of World War II.
  During his military career, Donald served the United States of 
America at Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Cape Gloucester and Peleliu.
  For his exemplary performance during his more than 4 years of 
military service, Donald was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat 
V, the Purple Heart, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, two 
Presidential Unit Citations and four combat ribbons.
  Donald married his wife Eleanor Regan in 1947. She too bravely served 
her country in WWII as a member of the United States Marine Corps 
Women's Reserve.
  Later, Donald graduated from the University of Baltimore in 1952 with 
a Bachelor of Science Degree. He later received his Master of Business 
Administration from the University of Dayton.
  During his professional career, Donald retired from the Frigidaire 
Division of GM, from White Consolidated and from Don Barrett 
Associates, Consultants.
  Today, Donald and Eleanor have six children, eight grand children and 
three great grandchildren.
  The Houston West Chamber of Commerce has chosen to recognize both 
Donald and Eleanor for their dedication to the United States of 
America. Corporal Don Barrett and Sergeant Eleanor Reagan Barrett have 
been awarded the Chamber's ``Heart of Service Award'' for their 
distinguished military service.
  I would like to recognize Donald and Eleanor for being members of the 
Greatest Generation, who selflessly served to protect our country in a 
time of war.
  The upcoming Veterans Day is a time to honor all of the brave men and 
women who have so proudly worn the military uniform, especially those 
who served in the Great World War II. Donald and Eleanor deserve the 
thanks of all Americans because these individuals chose to protect 
freedom for the rest of us and made the United States of America the 
best country in the world.
  And that's just the way it is.

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