[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 172 (Wednesday, October 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING 1ST LT. DONALD GILLEN (RET.)

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 25, 2017

  Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Donald Gillen's 
honorable service to our nation during World War II.
  Born April 14, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Donald graduated from 
Lincoln High School and joined the U.S. Army on July 26, 1945. 
Faithfully serving our country at Camp O'Donnell, Philippines from 
November 1946 until June 1947, Donald was a part of the 12th Philippine 
Scout Division before becoming a company commander in the 57th Infantry 
Regiment in Manila.
  Becoming a reservist and member of the National Guard, Donald 
returned home to Lincoln to graduate with a Bachelors Degree in 
Journalism from the University of Nebraska. He began a new career with 
the York News-Times in 1969 and eventually became the publisher of the 
newspaper, retiring in 1988. Husband to his college sweetheart Marilyn 
Gillen, father to one, and grandfather to four, Donald is known as a 
family man--moving to Belleville, Illinois to be closer to his child 
and grandchildren. Today, he is a guest editorial staffer for the 
Belleville News-Democrat and writes occasional editorials while 
supporting his wife's singing in the St. George Episcopal Church choir.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the service that Donald 
dutifully gave to our nation during World War II. We are forever 
grateful for his service.

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