[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING NOLAN HENDERSON

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2017

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nolan Henderson, 
a true American hero and pillar of our community, who passed away 
earlier this month.
  Henderson was born and raised in Glenford, Ohio in Perry County. Soon 
after his graduation from Glenford High School, where he was part of 
the 1941 State Championship basketball team, he made the decision to 
join the Army.
  In the Army, Henderson served with the 101st Airborne ``Screaming 
Eagles'' Division as a paratrooper in the 907th Field Glider Artillery 
Battalion. He fought in the Normandy invasion on D-Day, and was awarded 
the Bronze Star, Distinguished Unit badge with 4 bronze stars, and the 
WWII Victory Medal. His Battalion would go on to become the most 
decorated Army division of WWII.
  After returning home, Henderson began a long career of serving the 
Glenford community. He served nearly 40 years as the Mayor of Glenford 
and 35 years as a rural carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He was an 
active member of multiple community organizations, touching nearly 
every aspect of the community. This included time on the Northern Local 
School Board, the Glenford Lions Club, and the Shelly Park Board. He 
even served with the Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department.
  Throughout his life, there is no doubt of the impact he has had on 
our community and our nation. Thank you Nolan Henderson.

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