[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 22 (Thursday, February 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
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                       TRIBUTE TO HAROLD PHILLIPS

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                            HON. JON RUNYAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 9, 2012

  Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to pay tribute to a true 
American hero. Harold Phillips of Moorestown, New Jersey, will soon be 
awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the United 
States Marine Corps during World War II. Harold was a member of our 
Nation's first African American combat unit, the 51st Defense 
Battalion, at a time when discrimination pervaded our society. Harold 
has lived a life of patriotism and service to his community, his State 
and his country. He is a pioneer who forged a path for future 
generations of African-American men and women to serve their country in 
the Armed Services. I am proud to call Harold Phillips my constituent 
and I urge my colleagues to join me in thanking him for his service.

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