[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E882]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING GERALD VIRGIL MYERS, LAKELAND, FL

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2010

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Gerald Virgil Myers who, on July 6 of this year, will celebrate 
his 92nd birthday. Mr. Myers is a dedicated father, grandfather and 
veteran. Today, we celebrate his life, career and this momentous 
occasion.
  Gerald Virgil Myers is part of our ``Greatest Generation''; he served 
our country honorably in World War II earning both the silver and 
bronze stars for his service, as well as the Purple Heart.
  He served in the 80th infantry division, which was responsible for 
discovering and liberating the Buchenwald concentration camp. He 
recently returned to Germany to attend the 65th anniversary celebration 
honoring this occasion.
  Mr. Myers also served in the Battle of the Bulge. He returns to 
Luxembourg annually to participate in the festivities marking the end 
of the conflict. Mr. Myers has even been named an honorary citizen of 
Luxembourg.
  In his post military career, Mr. Myers made a living as a sales 
manager for Quaker Oats and Allied Feeds. He retired to Lakeland, 
Florida where his son, Gary and daughter, Ronna live close by. He is a 
grandfather to literally dozens of grandchildren and great 
grandchildren; most of whom live nearby as well.
  In his spare time, he does his part to keep our Nation's history 
alive. He frequently visits local school groups and shares with them 
stories of his service to our country. He also enjoys crafting his own 
stained glass.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Myers on the 
occasion of his 92nd birthday and thanking him for his dedicated 
service to our great Nation.

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