[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARY KIGHT

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2015

  Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mary Kight of 
Waterbury, Connecticut.
  Mary Kight, an extraordinary woman, exhibits remarkable strength, 
courage, and patriotism. Her son, Michael Aaron Kight served as a 
helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army and was killed in action on May 19, 
1967 while trying to evacuate injured soldiers in South Vietnam.
  Shortly after her son's death, Mrs. Kight joined the Gold Star 
Mothers and dedicated her time to helping families and communities 
remember her son and all those who sacrificed their lives for our 
country.
  Mrs. Kight went on to serve as Connecticut Department Chair of the 
American Gold Star Mothers for many years. She was instrumental in 
acquiring the beautiful Gold Star Mothers Statue that is proudly 
displayed in Waterbury City Hall.
  While Mrs. Kight is no longer the department chair of the Gold Star 
Mothers, she is still an active member of the organization. She is also 
involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and 
Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee. She proudly wears her white 
uniform at all of the local veterans' ceremonies to honor and remember 
her son.
  This evening, as part of the Department of Defense's Vietnam War 
Commemoration program, the Daughters of the American Revolution will 
present Mrs. Kight with a certificate recognizing her for her service 
and sacrifice.
  I congratulate Mrs. Kight on this honor, and thank her for all that 
she does for the City of Waterbury, State of Connecticut, and United 
States of America.

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