[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 143 (Friday, September 23, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                    TRIBUTE TO DR. R.C. GOODMAN, SR.

  (Mr. WOMACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to send birthday 
greetings to a member of America's Greatest Generation, Dr. R.C. 
Goodman, Sr., of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
  This American patriot mobilized with the Arkansas National Guard at 
the beginning of World War II, earning two Purple Hearts and the Combat 
Infantryman's Badge. And his life was forever changed by the events of 
May 8, 1945. You see, Dr. Goodman was in charge of a train car full of 
Belgian POWs just rescued from a German camp. The train wrecked, and 
Dr. Goodman was one of the few survivors. He later shared with his 
children the terrific sense of helplessness watching so many die that 
day, and he made a commitment to becoming a physician so that he would 
always be able to help in the presence of human suffering.
  Dr. Goodman, thank you for your service to your country and to your 
fellow man. And on the occasion of your 91st birthday, America sends 
its best wishes.

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