[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING VINCENT A. MIRO

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 2015

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Mr. 
Vincent A. Miro for his service in the United States Navy and to 
congratulate him for being presented with eight medals.
  Mr. Miro served in the Navy for over 2 years during World War II. He 
enlisted as soon as he was old enough and served up until the end of 
the war in Europe. Mr. Miro served in the D-Day invasion, storming the 
beaches of Normandy when he was just 18. We are honored to present him 
with the following medals: World War II Victory Medal, American 
Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Navy Expeditionary 
Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (with bronze star 
appurtenance), Combat Action Ribbon, Discharge Button, Honorable 
Service Lapel Pin (Ruptured Duck).
  In honor of his commitment and sacrifice for his country, I am 
honored to recognize Mr. Vincent A. Miro and offer him my sincerest 
congratulations.

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