[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 11, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H1728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING ILLINOIS VETERAN OF THE MONTH JOHN CARR

  (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HULTGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor U.S. Army veteran 
John Carr, who was recognized as Illinois' January Veteran of the 
Month.
  Enlisting in 1969 during the Vietnam war, John was wounded in action 
and was medically retired in 1972. For his service, John received the 
Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, and a Purple Heart, among 
others.
  John didn't know what was in store upon leaving the service, but when 
he saw an ad to transport other veterans to the hospital, he signed up. 
He then joined the Kane County Veteran's Assistance Commission as a 
hospital caseworker and was elected as superintendent only 3 years 
later. He retired last February, after nearly four decades of service 
to his fellow veterans.
  My staff is proud to have worked alongside John to help Illinois 
veterans navigate the Federal benefits system. Constituents regularly 
told us how John helped anxious veterans or spouses receive their well-
deserved benefits.
  Thank you, John, for your service to our country and to the men and 
women like you who have made sacrifices to defend it.

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