[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 119 (Monday, July 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF FELIX PELLETIER

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2015

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my sincere 
appreciation to Rhode Island resident Felix Pelletier, not only for his 
courageous service in the Army during World War II, but also his 
continuous service to the men and women of the armed services long 
after he honorably completed his tour of duty.
  For years now, Mr. Pelletier has dedicated hours each day to making 
life more comfortable for our service members. Using his trusted Singer 
sewing machine, he has created neck coolers to help provide relief for 
the Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines from the heat endured while 
defending our freedom. At age 90, Mr. Pelletier has sewn over 50,000 of 
these devices and continues to craft them one stitch at a time.
  I commend Mr. Pelletier for his devotion to serving our country for 
over 70 years, from the shores of Normandy to our home state of Rhode 
Island. We are proud to have him as one of our own, and I thank him for 
his selfless commitment to helping our service members to this day.

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