[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 106 (Tuesday, July 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS OF AMERICA HONOR GUARD

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2013

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
service of the Korean War Veterans Association Honor Guard and the 
dedication of the leaders of Chapter 299 of the Association: Mr. Arthur 
Griffith, Mr. Otis Mangrum, and Mr. Mark Tiilikkala.
   The Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) was founded in 1985 with 
the goal of organizing, promoting, and maintaining an association of 
individuals who served the United States during the Korean War. Mr. 
Mangrum, Mr. Tiilikkala, and Mr. Griffith, of KWVA Chapter #299, have 
served as the KWVA's Honor Guard at Memorial Day and Veteran's Day 
commemorations in Washington, D.C. every year since 2007. Based in the 
Massachusetts State House, the KWVA Honor Guard of Chapter #299 has 
proudly performed their duties at Arlington National Cemetery and the 
Korean War Memorial for appreciative citizens and veterans. As we 
commemorate the 60th anniversary of the armistice between North and 
South Korea, it is essential that we recognize the selfless actions of 
the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, coast guardsmen, and others who 
fought to secure peace for the Korean people and safeguard America's 
allies. Mr. Mangrum, Mr. Tiilikkala, and Mr. Griffith deserve our 
gratitude for dedicating themselves to their fellow veterans and 
ensuring the nation's colors stand tall whenever we honor our service 
men and women.
   As the years continue to pass, we must make sure that the commitment 
made by the veterans of the Korean War is preserved in our memories now 
and in the future. The commitment made by the KWVA Chapter in honoring 
this memory sets an example for us all to follow.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to thank Mr. Arthur Griffith, Mr. Otis 
Mangrum and Mr. Mark Tiilikkala of KWVA Chapter #299 for their 
steadfast commitment to honoring veterans. I ask that my colleagues 
join me in commending these gentlemen for their skill, military 
excellence, and deportment.

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