[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 109 (Wednesday, July 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1364]
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      AMERICA'S SON . . . IN HONOR OF ROBERT DOLE, ON HIS BIRTHDAY

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 2011

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit this poem in 
honor of one of America's greatest son's, Senator Robert Dole of 
Russell, Kansas, ``America's Son'' penned by Albert Caswell . . . in 
honor of his birthday on July 22nd when he turns 88.

                          America's Son . . .

     America's Son . . .
     One of her most blessed, of all one's!
     A man of such charm and grace . . .
     A true reflection of our Lord's heart and courage's face!
     All in what he so faced!
     From out of the Midwest . . .
     One of Russell Kansas, and America's very best!
     Who has, but our nation so blessed!
     Who all in times of war, helped Save The World . . . let's 
           hear the yeas!
     The True Measure, of a what great man so is!
     A 10th Mountain Man . . .
     Who in his way, would not let any mountain so stand!
     All In His Profiles of Courage, who came armed with but only 
           his faith!
     A Man of God, a future Angel one day!
     Who has touched so many hearts, all alone his way . . .
     Who with his sense of humor, helped wipe all of those tears 
           away!
     Whose kindness and great heart, to Heaven has so shown us all 
           the way!
     Who married up with Elizabeth, I must say!
     The Soldier's Friend! Time and time again!
     Who put the A in Army my friend!
     Whether, over at Walter Reed . . . helping recoveries to so 
           speed!
     As a shining example to of all of those heroes in need!
     Showing all of those harmed by war, that up ahead but lies so 
           much more!
     Or on The Mall, those Freedom Flights . . . with his Brothers 
           In Arms so bright!
     Bob Dole . . . Bob Dole . . . a man with a heart of gold!
     What happens, when Leader's Lead!
     America's Heart And Soul!
     Yea Bob, you make me so proud to be . . . an American!
     God Bless America, for in your life Bob you make freedom 
           sing!
     America's Son!

       How one man can touch so many lives, is a reflection of our 
     Lord's heart!
       Bless you Bob and your family, as you have blessed our 
     Nation.
     --Albert Caswell

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