[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING GLENN R. LITTLE ON THE AWARD OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL 
                              (POSTHUMOUS)

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 16, 2017

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I offer my heartfelt thanks and 
gratitude to the late Glenn R. Little, formerly of Hanover and 
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on the posthumous award of the Congressional 
Gold Medal for his service to the United States in the Civil Air Patrol 
during World War II.
  Second Lieutenant Little was one of 120,000 men and women who joined 
the Civil Air Patrol during World War II. They helped to protect our 
Nation by warding off German U-boat attacks on American oil tankers 
bound for Allied nations. They also took to the skies to patrol 
America's borders, conduct search and rescue missions, and provide 
disaster relief. These brave and heroic citizen volunteers helped to 
preserve our Nation's freedom.
  The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed 
by the United States Congress, and legislation was signed into law in 
May 2014 that honored members of the Civil Air Patrol. Lt. Little's 
career and accomplishments during the War recently were celebrated at 
the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. His granddaughter, Mrs. 
Barbara Heffner of Gettysburg, accepted the award on his behalf.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, I thank 
and commend Glenn R. Little for his bravery and selfless service to the 
United States of America

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