[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 86 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)]
[House]
[Page H4345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM ``DOC'' LONG

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor William ``Doc'' Long of 
Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
  Doc is a veteran who served under the command of General Patton in 
World War II. For his service, the United States awarded him two Purple 
Hearts, two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign 
Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge.
  Doc has worked tirelessly to help his fellow citizens understand the 
meaning of freedom and to ensure the sacrifices made on behalf of our 
Nation are not forgotten.
  In 2014, the Carolina Field of Honor opened at Triad Park in 
Kernersville, North Carolina, to honor all who serve or have served in 
the Armed Forces of the United States of America. As one of its biggest 
supporters, Doc personally sponsored two of its military service 
monuments: the U.S. Army Monument and the U.S. Navy Monument.
  On Saturday, May 27, family and friends will gather to celebrate this 
remarkable man's 93rd birthday. North Carolina is fortunate to call Doc 
one of its own.

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