[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 102 (Thursday, July 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1696-E1697]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MR. HENRY E. BAUER

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2009

  Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a World War II 
veteran from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mr. Henry E. Bauer, who will 
celebrate his 100th birthday on July 15, 2009. Every American who 
served in the military during World War II has a unique story, and Mr. 
Bauer is no exception.
  He joined the Army Air Corps on June 5, 1942, at the age of 33. The 
desire of our country's youth to serve in the war was unprecedented and 
like so many others, Mr. Bauer answered the call of service to protect 
our nation at a time of great need. Henry landed at Omaha Beach on D-
Day, June 6, 1944, little more than a month away from his 35th 
birthday. He was discharged as a Staff Sergeant after the war and 
returned to his family and friends on November 21, 1945.

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  At the age of 100 years, his life is a testament to the fact that we 
can all accomplish amazing feats regardless of age or station.
  On behalf of myself and the residents of Minnesota's Fifth 
Congressional District, I want to offer Mr. Henry E. Bauer the thanks 
of a grateful country and community and the best wishes for a very 
happy 100th birthday.

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