[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 101 (Thursday, June 26, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H5772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MR. HERSCHEL LUCKINBILL FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

  (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FOSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Herschel 
Luckinbill of Montgomery, Illinois, as the Illinois Veteran of the 
Month for June 2014. The title of Veteran of the Month is bestowed upon 
individuals who have been exceptionally dedicated to honoring veterans 
and improving our community.
  A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Luckinbill has taken great 
effort to continue his service beyond Active Duty. As a member of the 
Aurora Veterans Advisory Council, Mr. Luckinbill represents the 
interests of veterans in our community. Mr. Luckinbill organized 
efforts to bring The Vietnam Moving Wall to Aurora in 2013, giving the 
community and the next generation the opportunity to honor the fallen. 
Working as part of the organization Honor Flight Chicago, Mr. 
Luckinbill has helped World War II veterans fly to Washington to view 
the monuments that were erected in their honor.
  We can never fully repay those who have risked and given their lives 
in service to our country, but because of the tireless efforts of 
advocates like Herschel Luckinbill, their sacrifice will not be 
forgotten.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
Mr. Herschel Luckinbill for his service to our country and to veterans 
in our community.

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