[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 143 (Tuesday, October 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2445]
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IN RECOGNITION OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, HOSTING THE VIETNAM 
                     VETERANS MEMORIAL MOVING WALL

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 2009

  Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Cherokee County, 
North Carolina, hosting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall. 
Because of the outstanding efforts of the Cherokee County Marine Corps 
League, Western North Carolina residents can visit the Moving Wall at 
the Koneheta Park in Murphy, North Carolina.
  The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the national Vietnam Veterans 
Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, allows veterans around the country to 
experience the Memorial with their families and friends in their 
communities. The Wall will also provide area schools with valuable 
hands-on educational opportunities for children to gain better 
understanding of the Vietnam War. The Memorial honors members of the 
U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War and made the ultimate 
sacrifice for our country. I am honored that Cherokee County has the 
opportunity to host the Wall as a commemoration to the sacrifices made 
and the respect earned by our veterans in Western North Carolina.
  Madam Speaker, it is with greatest appreciation that I recognize the 
outstanding contributions made by our veterans in Western North 
Carolina to ensure our nation's freedom and safety. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing the importance of the Vietnam 
Veterans Memorial Moving Wall as a tribute to the invaluable service of 
our veterans, and to celebrate the unique opportunity it provides 
people around the country to honor our veterans in their home towns.

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