[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 173 (Tuesday, December 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1686]
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                         TRIBUTE TO CARL KLUVER

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Mr. Carl Kluver of Shenandoah, Iowa, for receiving his 
high school diploma.
  Two years after leaving the Charter Oak High School in 1942, Carl 
joined the military to serve his country. It wasn't until October 10th, 
2015 that Carl was able to attain his diploma. Carl served our country 
honorably during World War II aboard the USS Richmond during his time 
in the U.S. Navy. He never regretted joining the military, but always 
wished he had finished high school. Carl made it known to his family 
that he wished he had received his high school diploma, and with the 
support and encouragement of his grandson he decided it wasn't too late 
to graduate. Carl's grandson John Olson contacted the Charter Oak-Ute 
Community School District and inquired about getting a diploma for his 
grandfather. After explaining the situation to school officials and 
once the Charter Oak School District verified that Carl had indeed been 
a student there, a diploma was granted. Surrounded by family, Carl 
received his diploma, saying, ``It was a great day and one I'll never 
forget.''
  Mr. Speaker, I commend and congratulate Carl for his accomplishments 
and receiving his high school diploma. I am proud to represent him in 
the United States Congress for his distinguished service to our 
country. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives join me in congratulating Carl and wishing him nothing 
but the best moving forward.

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