[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 75 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E766-E767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO COMMAND SGT. MAJOR GLENN B. ASHLEY

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2014

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation.

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  Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, there are 
many individuals who are called to sacrifice for our country through 
military service; and
  Whereas, Command SGT. Major Glenn B. Ashley served in the United 
States Army, during the Occupation of Germany in World War II, the 
Korean War and the Vietnam War, he received numerous Military Citations 
such as the Purple Heart which was awarded to him in both the Korean 
and Vietnam Wars; and
  Whereas, Command SGT. Major Ashley has shared his time and talents as 
a family man, serviceman and mentor, giving the citizens of the United 
States a person of great worth, a fearless leader and a servant to all 
advancing the lives of others, through service to our country in the 
U.S. Army and being the ideal husband, father, brother and son; and
  Whereas, Command SGT. Major Ashley is a remarkable and courageous man 
who gave of himself, in defense of this nation; and
  Whereas, Command SGT. Major Ashley along with his family and friends 
are celebrating this day a remarkable milestone, his 85th Birthday, we 
pause to acknowledge a man who is a cornerstone in our community; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Command SGT. Major Ashley 
on his birthday and to wish him well and recognize him for an exemplary 
life which is an inspiration to all; now therefore, I, Henry C. 
``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim May 4, 2014 as Command SGT. 
Major Glenn B. Ashley Day in Georgia's 4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 4th day of May, 2014.

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