[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 178 (Friday, December 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOHN GLENN

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I am deeply saddened by the passing of 
John Glenn. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Annie, his 
family, and the countless others who are mourning this great loss.
  John Glenn was a decorated World War II Marine Corps Fighter Pilot 
who broke the transcontinental speed record. A pioneer astronaut who 
was the first American to orbit the earth, and he later became the 
oldest man in space at the age of 77. He was a distinguished statesman 
who represented Ohio in the United States Senate. But most importantly, 
he was a family man who married his childhood sweetheart, Annie, and 
enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
  I count myself lucky to have had the opportunity to spend some time 
with Senator Glenn and I will cherish those moments for the rest of my 
life. Today is a sad day for the State of Ohio and for the United 
States of America. John Glenn was an American hero and his life and 
legacy will never be forgotten.

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