[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 144 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MS. BEA McPHERSON

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                             HON. BOB GIBBS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2016

  Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Bea McPherson for 
her service to the United States of America during World War II as a 
Cartographer for the Army Map Service.
  Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, America's Greatest 
Generation answered the call to combat the Axis Powers in the European 
and Pacific Theaters. As personnel were reassigned to all fronts, the 
Army Map Service found itself in need of more patriots.
  Upon graduating from Kent State University, Ms. McPherson selflessly 
joined the Army Map Service, where she was assigned to Montgomery 
County, Maryland. As a Cartographer, Ms. McPherson created maps used in 
preparation for military operations throughout Fiume, Italy and the 
famed Battle of the Bulge. During her service, Ms. McPherson also 
served as a recruiter, returning to Ohio to recruit other females into 
the Army Mapping Service.
  Nicknamed the ``Military Mapping Maidens,'' Ms. McPherson and other 
female cartographers played a vital role in defense of America and our 
allies abroad. Shortly after the Allies declared victory over Nazi 
Germany and Japan, Ms. McPherson resigned from the Army Mapping 
Service.
  On October 4, 2016, Ms. McPherson will be inducted into the 
Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame for making significant and 
transformative contributions to the Army Mapping Service.
  Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to represent Ms. Bea McPherson in 
the United States Congress. She established a patriotic example for all 
Americans to emulate and I am humbled to stand before this body to 
recognize Ms. McPherson's service to our great nation.

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