[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 62 (Monday, May 9, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S2773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       WORLD WAR II HEROES FLIGHT

 Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, today I wish to acknowledge and 
honor a very special group of veterans. In appreciation for their 
selfless service to our country, Brookshire's Grocery Store and Super 1 
Foods have sponsored a World War II Heroes Flight that has brought 33 
World War II veterans to Washington, DC, free of charge.
  I want to take a moment to thank these brave veterans visiting our 
Nation's Capital, including six that are from Texas: John Connolly, 
Longview, TX; Gene Germaine, Longview, TX; Glen Kernohan, Longview, TX; 
Hugh Neeld, Jacksonville, TX; Dale Whitton, Tyler, TX; and Jim David 
Woolverton, Tyler, TX.
  During this trip, these veterans will tour Arlington National 
cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the United 
States Capitol, and other sites. This program provides many veterans 
with their only opportunity to see the great memorials dedicated to 
their service and sacrifice.
  Thus, today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring these great 
Americans and thanking them for their devotion and service to our 
Nation.

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