[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 44 (Monday, March 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E439-E440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING JAMES HARDEN ``PAT'' DAUGHERTY AND THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 22, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and honor Mr. James Harden ``Pat'' Daugherty who was a member 
of the 92nd Infantry Division of the United States Army in World War 
II.
  Veterans are some of our country's greatest treasures, and I commend 
Mr. Daugherty on his service. It is important for us to remember the 
sacrifices that members of our armed services make and have made to 
ensure our freedom and our prosperity. It is with heartfelt thanks that 
I recognize Mr. Daugherty today, and I encourage my fellow colleagues 
to join me in doing so.
  Additionally, I would be remiss if I did not recognize the collective 
efforts of Mr. Daugherty's division, the 92nd Infantry. This group was 
more commonly known as the Buffalo Soldiers and was the only African 
American infantry division to see combat in Europe during World War II. 
Their efforts helped to desegregate the military, and they proved that 
African-Americans were valorous and dedicated members of the United 
States military.
  Madam Speaker, America is a stronger and nobler country because of 
veterans like Pat Daugherty and his compatriots in the 92nd Infantry 
Division. I ask my fellow colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
service and accomplishments of Mr. Daugherty and the Buffalo Soldiers 
with which he served.

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