[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE AND PASSING OF TY KILLEN

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2011

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, Mr. McCarthy and I rise today to honor the 
life and passing of Ty Killen, a proud veteran of our nation's Armed 
Forces and a resident of Lancaster, California. Ty's unwavering 
commitment to her country began during the height of WWII when at 19 
years old she joined the military as a Women Airforce Service Pilot 
(WASP). During this difficult time in our nation's history, this brave 
group of women selflessly rose to the occasion and supported the war 
effort by flying thousands of stateside missions for the United States 
Armed Services. For her service, Ty was recognized and awarded the 
Congressional Gold Medal last year by the 111th Congress.
  Following the war, Ms. Killen moved back to southern California and 
continued to serve her community as a school teacher in Lancaster. 
Retiring after 40 years, Ms. Killen's distinguished career continues to 
have a lasting effect on the community. Ty will surely be missed, and 
our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and students 
who have been moved and inspired by Ty during her life.

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