[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 71 (Monday, May 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO OPENING OF NORTH CAROLINA VETERANS' PARK

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                          HON. WALTER B. JONES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2011

  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark and pay tribute to the 
opening of the North Carolina a Veterans' Park. As the Representative 
of the Third District of North Carolina, I bear the heavy burden of 
watching Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen deploy 
from Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station, New River, Marine Corps 
Air Station, Cherry Point and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to protect 
our Nation's freedoms. I have and continue to support their efforts 
through legislation and advocacy on their behalf.
  Even before our Nation was founded, North Carolinians have answered 
the call of duty to their Communities, State and Country and continue 
to answer the call in response to terror, tyranny and disaster. On July 
4, 2011, the 235th celebration of our independence, the City of 
Fayetteville will unveil the North Carolina Veterans' Park to celebrate 
all North Carolina members of the Armed Forces, who continue to 
sacrifice their today for our tomorrow.
  The park is located in Fayetteville, home to Fort Bragg and Pope Air 
Force Base, from which brave men and women deploy to place themselves 
in harm's way to defend our way of life. The City and the designers of 
the park have commemorated each phase of service; leaving civilian life 
and swearing the oath to protect the Constitution, to the time spent 
serving; to the time that they separate from active or reserve service, 
when the warrior returns to civilian life.
  The dedication and devotion of the citizens of the Tar Heel State are 
etched in the annals of this great Nation. North Carolinians are feared 
by their enemies, trusted by their allies and revered by those they 
serve. The opening of this park is a fitting tribute to all those who 
have served, are serving, will serve or have a loved one who has 
served.
  I congratulate the City of Fayetteville for the building and 
dedication of this fine tribute.

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