[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 160 (Tuesday, November 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1627]
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                     RECOGNIZING AUBURN HONOR GUARD

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2013

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the members of the 
Auburn Area Honor Guard, who bring military honors to the memorial 
services of deceased service men and women in northern California. 
These patriotic volunteers present themselves, rain or shine, at 
funeral services and provide the traditional military farewell 
ceremony. This includes presentation of the American flag to next of 
kin, firing of three volleys, and playing ``Taps'' to honor those who 
have served our country.
   The Auburn Area Honor Guard has presented the colors at more than 
five-hundred veterans' funerals. As word spreads about the Honor Guard, 
its services are in demand in an ever-larger geographic area. 
Demonstrating their never-ending commitment, the Guard has increased 
its scope to meet the demand. Thankfully, grateful citizens have 
stepped up and contributed funds to help the Honor Guard meet travel 
and other expenses.
   Due to the ceaseless efforts of the dedicated and patriotic men and 
women of the Auburn Area Honor Guard, the friends and families of 
hundreds of veterans have seen their loved ones off with a proper 
military funeral. With the support of a grateful nation, the Auburn 
Area Honor Guard leads the way in providing a ceremony that honors and 
memorializes the service that military men and women have rendered to 
their nation.

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