[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 21, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H2811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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     LANCE CORPORAL JOSHUA C. TAYLOR MEMORIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to announce 
legislation I introduced that will designate the post office in 
Marietta, Ohio, as the Lance Corporal Joshua C. Taylor Memorial Post 
Office Building.
  Lance Corporal Joshua Taylor is a true American hero who lost his 
life on March 18 in an explosion during a training exercise at the 
Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada.
  From an early age, Josh had dreamed of serving his country and 
becoming a marine. He entered the Marine Corps upon graduating from 
Marietta High School in 2010. After basic training, Josh was stationed 
in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and specialized in mortar weaponry. He 
honorably served tours of duty in Afghanistan and Kuwait.
  In addition to being a dedicated marine, Josh was an exceptional 
individual. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit, unfailing 
love, and his love for his family.
  Dedicating the Marietta Post Office for Josh Taylor serves as a small 
tribute to honor and remember the life of a remarkable young man and 
the sacrifice he made for America.

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