[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
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             TRIBUTE TO OPERATION RECOGNITION CLASS OF 2016

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in proud recognition of the 
Operation Recognition Class of 2016. Operation Recognition is a program 
organized by the Riverside County Office of Education, with assistance 
from the Riverside County Department of Veteran's Services, that 
presents diplomas to residents of Riverside County who missed 
completing high school due to military service in World War II, the 
Korean War, or the Vietnam War, or due to internment in WWII Japanese-
American relocation camps.
  Riverside County's Operation Recognition is modeled after programs 
implemented in other states. Numerous county offices of education and 
school districts throughout California operate similar programs. The 
programs are yet another way to express our appreciation and gratitude 
for the significant contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans.
  The Operation Recognition Class of 2016 includes: John Danahy, 
Wildomar, US Army, Vietnam War; James Milton Hannibal, Temecula, US Air 
Force, Vietnam War; Leonard W. Heiselt, Murrieta, US Navy, Vietnam War; 
James William Hicks, Cherry Valley, US Army, Vietnam War; Alvin C. 
Horn, Moreno Valley, US Air Force, Korean War; Edward Patrick Mata, 
Riverside, US Army, World War II (posthumously); Robert Navarro, 
Riverside, US Army, Korean War; Walter Schedler, Murrieta, US Army, 
World War II; and Tony M. Tovar, Riverside, US Army, Korean War.
  On behalf of all Riverside County residents and a grateful nation, I 
want to thank these veterans for their service to our country and 
congratulate them on being part of the Operation Recognition Class of 
2016.

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