[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
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IN RECOGNITION OF WORLD WAR II VETERANS LT. LARRY CRANDELL, COL. JAMES 
          PATILLO, STAFF SGT. JACK PATTERSON AND LT. BOB SCOTT

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2013

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize World War II 
Veterans Lt. Larry Crandell, Col. James Patillo, Staff Sgt. Jack 
Patterson and Lt. Bob Scott from the 24th Congressional District.
  Last week, these veterans were recognized for their service to our 
country at the luncheon and symposium ``70 Years On . . . Celebrating 
the `Bomber Boys' of World War II'' presented in collaboration by the 
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Museum and the Channel City Club & Committee 
on Foreign Relations in Santa Barbara, California.
  The stories these men shared at this event are an important 
contribution to our country's rich oral history and will serve to edify 
younger generations in our local community and across the nation. Their 
narratives are critical in creating a bond of gratitude and respect 
between the Greatest Generation and its descendants.
  I join my Central Coast neighbors and colleagues in recognizing these 
exemplary individuals. These men and their stories of service are 
esteemed and cherished by the members of our community.
  I extend my deepest gratitude to them for their willingness to share 
their experiences and for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our 
country.

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