[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 67 (Thursday, May 6, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING ELOISE GREENLEE FOR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2010

  Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Eloise Greenlee of 
Hancock, who has served her country honorably and her community 
admirably. Eloise is being honored on May 15 as Grand Marshal in the 
5th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade of Thanks in Hancock, Michigan. As 
the community pays tribute to Mary, I ask that the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me in honoring her service.
  Born in Ohio in 1922, Eloise discovered her love of music at an early 
age. As a young girl she loved to play the trumpet. Following the 
United States' entrance into World War II, Eloise enlisted in the U.S. 
Army on November 9, 1942 and put her musical skills to work. While 
stationed at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, Eloise was recruited to be a 
travelling member of the U.S. Army Women's Army Corps Band, playing her 
beloved trumpet.
  The band instilled a patriotic spirit, entertaining those serving in 
the Armed Forces during the war. Eloise could often be found playing 
trumpet for the wounded military personnel aboard Red Cross medical 
ships returning home from the frontlines. She played her music and 
boosted morale for three years before being honorably discharged on 
November 9, 1945.
  Her time in the Army was just the start of Eloise's service and 
adventures. In addition to becoming a licensed pilot and writing a book 
on her travelling experiences, she has volunteered at two local 
hospitals and continued her love of music forming the Keweenaw Swing 
Band with her husband Robert. She and Robert have also raised three 
sons.
  The Parade of Thanks is a celebration of those who have served their 
country. Therefore it is appropriate that Eloise, a woman who has spent 
the past 88 years celebrating life and service through music, has been 
given the honor of Grand Marshal.
  Madam Speaker, the Parade of Thanks is a chance to honor the men and 
women who have answered the call to serve our Nation with honor and 
with dignity. Without their courage and sacrifices, the United States 
could not be the great Nation we are today. Therefore, Madam Speaker, I 
ask that you and the entire U.S. House of Representatives join me in 
thanking Eloise Greenlee for her commitment, recognize her service and 
applaud her on being named Grand Marshal of the Armed Forces Day Parade 
of Thanks.

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