[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 173 (Friday, December 2, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H7136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PAY TRIBUTE TO 
                                VETERANS

  (Mr. BISHOP of Michigan asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
students of University of Detroit Jesuit High School. They love this 
country, and they found a special way to pay tribute to our veterans.
  Young men and women of University of Detroit Jesuit are volunteering 
their time to serve as pallbearers for homeless veterans at Great Lakes 
National Cemetery in my district, the final resting place for local 
military members who don't have families and are typically buried 
alone.
  The students have never met these veterans, but they have a genuine 
sense of patriotism and gratitude for what they have done for our 
country. Their mission is simple: to give the proper burial that every 
veteran--every person--deserves.
  Mr. Speaker, when no one else came forward, these young men and women 
stepped up to say thank you. Our district, our State, our country could 
not be more proud.
  Our veterans are the backbone of what makes this Nation great, and we 
owe them the deepest respect and gratitude, even at the end of their 
journey. So thank you to our men and women of the military, and thank 
you to the young men and women of University of Detroit Jesuit for 
honoring their service to our Nation.

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