[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 172 (Thursday, November 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2817-E2818]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PRAISING NEBRASKA'S HONOR FLIGHTS

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, a week ago, our Nation 
celebrated Veterans Day. I rise today to honor a couple who have done a 
great service for Nebraska's Veterans.
  Bill and Evonne Williams have organized seven Heartland Honor Flights 
which made it possible for 1,454 World War II veterans to come to 
Washington D.C. in 2008 and 2009 to receive the recognition they 
deserve.
  Veterans participating were able to visit the World War II memorial, 
as well as other points of interest here in the Nation's capital.
  I know their visit to Washington was a trip of a lifetime for each 
and every one of them, and I know I speak for all of us when I thank 
them for their service to our country. Bill and Evonne also deserve our 
thanks for making these moments possible. Without their dedication and 
commitment, we would not have been able to honor these men and women 
who have helped make our Nation great.

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