[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 125 (Friday, September 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1353]
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 HONORING THE WORLD WAR II VETERANS OF NEW YORK'S HUDSON VALLEY HONOR 
                                 FLIGHT

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                       HON. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 20, 2013

  Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and honor the 98 World War II veterans of the third Hudson 
Valley Honor Flight, who are traveling to our nation's capital and 
seeing the memorials that stand as a tribute to their selfless service 
for the first time.
   Because of these Honor Flights, 98,500 veterans since 2005 have had 
the chance to see our national monument to their service. As a son of a 
Navy veteran, it is a tremendous honor for me to welcome these American 
heroes to Washington, and I am proud to see them off in recognition of 
their service to our nation.
   We owe these brave veterans a debt of gratitude. They stood in 
defense of our freedoms and the freedoms of those around the world. 
Their sacrifice made our country and the world a safer place. Our 
nation can never fully repay our veterans for their service, but we can 
continue to honor all the brave veterans who fought for our country and 
the many who gave their lives in defense of our way of life.
   Mr. Speaker, today we should honor the sacrifices of these 98 
courageous veterans from the Hudson Valley who bravely stood up in 
defense of our freedoms. Please join me in thanking these American 
veterans for their tremendous service to an eternally grateful nation.

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