[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1511]
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                        RECOGNIZING MARION HALEY

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
100th birthday of an extraordinary man and fellow Northeast Georgian, 
First Lieutenant Marion Holman Haley.
  First Lieutenant Haley grew up on a farm in Elberton, Georgia and 
graduated from Rabun Gap Junior College. He shares his birthday with 
his beloved wife, Sara Vincent Haley.
  In 1942, First Lieutenant Haley entered World War II as a bombardier 
and flew 50 combat missions over Italy, Northern Africa, and France in 
a B-17 bomber using one of the first Norden bombsights.
  As a member of the Army Air Corps, First Lieutenant Haley was 
recognized for his exceptional ability as a bombardier by receiving 10 
Air Medals for his combat missions in World War II.
  Our nation owes a tremendous amount of gratitude to First Lieutenant 
Haley for his service and courage. He is a true American hero.
  I am proud to represent First Lieutenant Haley in Congress, and I am 
grateful for his bravery in protecting our freedom.
  As a member of the Air Force Reserves, the lives of our service 
members and veterans is very near to my heart. We have Mr. Marion 
Holman Haley to thank for his service to the greatest nation in the 
world.
  First Lieutenant Haley represents a legacy that deserves our 
gratitude and respect, and I honor him on his 100th birthday. Happy 
Birthday Lieutenant Haley.

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