[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 25, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
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             HONORING ARTHUR J. FILKINS, JR., 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. MARKWAYNE MULLIN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 25, 2014

  Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my constituent, Mr. 
Arthur J. Filkins, Jr., who will celebrate his 90th birthday on April 
10th, 2014.
  Larry Filkins is a World War II veteran, and I cannot thank him 
enough for his strength of character, his service to our country, and 
his patriotism.
  He was a combat medic with the 3rd Armored Division, First Army. He 
landed on Omaha Beach three weeks after D-Day, endured the bitter cold 
of the Battle of the Bulge, and pressed on to Germany.
  At age 18, Mr. Filkins was an Army private. At war's end, he came 
home, age 21 and a Sergeant. He is an example to those who will follow 
in his footsteps, and it is a privilege to be a part of thanking him 
and acknowledging him. He is the kind of person who makes Oklahoma 
great. I am fortunate to be able to represent him, and I wish him all 
the best on his 90th birthday.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues join me in celebrating Mr. Arthur J. 
Filkins, Jr.'s 90th birthday, and the many years to come.

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