[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 10, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H1223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING GERALDINE JORDAN

  (Mr. HARE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a member of 
the Women's Air Force Service Pilots, Geraldine Hardman-Jordan of 
Moline, Illinois. And I would like to recognize her family who is 
sitting in the gallery with us this morning.
  Madam Speaker, at the young age of 21, Geraldine was one of the first 
women in history trained to fly American military aircraft. Her call to 
serve did not end after her military career. Geraldine also prevailed 
in her second battle, the one to achieve full veteran status for her 
WASP sisters.
  Today, I also honor Geraldine as the mother of nine wonderful 
children and a community leader who advocated on behalf of several 
worthy causes.
  Madam Speaker, later today, Geraldine and other WASP pioneers will be 
awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their invaluable service more 
than 60 years ago. Unfortunately, Geraldine passed away in 2001 and 
cannot be here to receive the award in person, but I am very happy that 
her family will proudly represent her at the ceremony.
  Madam Speaker, Geraldine is a true American hero and a great source 
of pride for the 17th Congressional District of Illinois, and I can 
think of no better recognition of her services to this country than the 
Congressional Gold Medal.

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