[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING FRANK W. MANN, JR., ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Colonel Frank 
Mann Jr., upon the occasion of his 90th birthday. Colonel Mann has 
spent a lifetime serving both country and community, and it is a 
privilege to recognize him on this special day. Throughout the span of 
his nine decades, Colonel Mann has lived as a shining example to show 
all what the virtues of patriotism and voluntarism truly mean. I know 
that as he continues to live out his days, the life of Colonel Mann 
will serve as a reflection for all to gaze upon to find the exact 
measure of a man.
  Frank was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on May 2, 1920. As a young 
pilot, Colonel Mann spent time in the service as an instructor pilot 
and in England as a B-24 and B-29 aircraft commander during World War 
II. After leaving the service, he returned to the University of Wyoming 
and earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology.
  As war broke out in Korea, Colonel Mann was recalled to active duty 
and stationed at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming. After a few short months, 
Colonel Mann was assigned as the Chief of Combat Operations for the 
19th Bombardment Group based at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. During this 
time he flew B-29 bombing missions over Korea. By the time the war 
ended in 1953, the 19th had flown 645 missions, 5,950 sorties, and had 
dropped more than 52,000 tons of bombs on enemy targets. For their 
display of ability, the 19th was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation. 
They were also awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit 
Citation.
  Colonel Mann spent the later portion of his illustrious career as an 
Air Force officer in numerous leadership and command positions 
throughout the world. Some of those posts include Commander of the 
705th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, Director of Flight 
Operations at Wright-Patterson AFB and Commander of an Air Defense 
Command Radar Station at Mt. Laguna, California. In 1973, after 37 long 
years of selfless service, Colonel Mann retired. Through his 
distinguished and decorated career, Colonel Mann earned many awards 
including the Bronze Star, Air Medal and the Air Force and Army 
Commendation Medals.
  Colonel Mann's record of military service alone is enough to merit a 
lifetime of achievement. However, after retiring from the military he 
did not quit his commitment to service. Instead, he continued to go 
above and beyond the call of duty and put his service-oriented 
lifestyle to work in the community. Colonel Mann helped co-found the 
local Lions Club in the 1980s. He also became a volunteer at the 
Chamber of Commerce where he remains active today. As a civilian, 
Colonel Mann worked with local retired military personnel and advocated 
on their behalf at the national level as a member of the Board of 
Directors and President of the Ft. Walton Beach Military Officers 
Association of America. In addition, Colonel Mann is a member of the 
Order of Daedalians. In this capacity, he worked to enroll high school 
youth in ROTC programs, and sponsored an annual scholarship for ROTC 
students. Frank is married to the former Margie Hatton of Malone, 
Florida. Together they have two daughters, Cindy and Karen.
  It is with great honor, the highest respect and much personal pride, 
Madam Speaker, that I recognize the life and deeds of Colonel Frank W. 
Mann, Jr. on his 90th birthday. He has been a leader both on the 
battlefield and in northwest Florida. My wife Vicki and I wish him a 
happy birthday and his entire family all the best for the future.

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