[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E853]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLUE GRASS ARMY DEPOT

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2017

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the marking of a very 
special occasion--the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Grass Army Depot in 
Richmond, Kentucky. Since 1942, the Blue Grass Army Depot's dedicated 
civilian workforce has been called upon time after time to fulfill 
their critical role as key ammunition suppliers to our nation's joint 
warfighters by providing ready and reliable ammo at the right place and 
right time, every time.
  Throughout the course of our nation's history, our great success in 
establishing our country as a beacon of hope to the world has been 
largely defined by the everyday bravery and dedication of individual 
citizens. The Blue Grass Army Depot has exemplified that bravery and 
dedication through direct civilian support of our warfighters.
  From World War II to the Korean War, the War in Vietnam, the Gulf 
War, and through today's ongoing Global War on Terrorism, wherever and 
whenever our men and women are engaged in conflict and risking their 
lives fighting on the front lines, the Blue Grass Army Depot has been 
there.
  The civilian employees of the Blue Grass Army Depot are amongst the 
thousands of often unsung heroes who have provided, and continue to 
provide, unwavering support for our nation's ongoing fight to defend 
and preserve democracy and freedom. Their work has ensured that our 
nation's joint war fighters are victorious, and sustains the reputation 
of the United States Armed Forces as the world's preeminent military.
  The Blue Grass Army Depot and its workforce are to be commended for 
their service, dedication to duty, and loyalty to our nation. I join 
with a grateful nation in thanking them and wishing them the best in 
years to come.
  It is my privilege to represent such an outstanding military 
installation and civilian workforce among my constituents in Kentucky's 
Sixth Congressional District, and to honor the Blue Grass Army Depot 
and its workforce before the United States House of Representatives.

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