[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 70 (Friday, May 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E725-E726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MR. GEORGE A. EMANUELSON

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of George A. 
Emanuelson, a World War II veteran who served as an Armed Gunner with 
the United States Navy aboard the S.S. Mello Franco as well as the S.S. 
James S. Lawson.
  Mr. Emanuelson honorably and faithfully carried out his duties, and 
our country is indebted to him and his fellow sailors for their heroic 
service. As a member of our nation's ``Greatest Generation,'' Mr. 
Emanuelson answered the call of duty during a perilous time of war. 
World War II was an event that shaped the trajectory of not only our 
country, but also the entire world. We owe service members like Mr. 
Emanuelson our eternal gratitude for standing up against fascism that 
threatened democracy and safety across the globe. Thanks to men and 
women like Mr. Emanuelson, our democratic ideals have persevered and 
led us to become the most influential nation in the world today.

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  Mr. Emanuelson makes Minnesotans proud. On behalf of all Minnesotans 
and Americans, I recognize Mr. Emanuelson's dutiful service to our 
country during one of its most dire times of need.

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