[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 46 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E320-E321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING WEBSTER, FLORIDA AS A PURPLE HEART CITY

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2018

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize 
Webster, Florida as a Purple Heart City and honor the men and women who 
have selflessly served our country in the United States Armed Forces. 
It is with deep respect that I pause today to honor the brave men and 
women who were wounded in combat or gave their last full measure and 
made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf.
   Created by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 to recognize 
a soldier's meritorious action, the Purple Heart is our nation's oldest 
decoration. Every person that serves in the United States Armed Forces 
makes great sacrifices for our country and our freedoms. Many have 
endured combat wounds as they fought for the freedoms of complete 
strangers, for individuals they had never met.
   We owe our veterans a debt that we can never repay. For more than 
two centuries the United States military has protected Americans 
against our enemies and the enemies of our friends. Throughout this 
time, the valor, dignity, and courage of our men and women in uniform 
has remained strong. It is due to countless lives selflessly lived and 
lost in defense of our country that we can stand today, free and 
grateful.
   I congratulate Mayor Carrie Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem Michael T. Foote, 
Commissioners Bobby Yost, Ana Vigoa, and Mike Harris, and most of all, 
the men and women of Webster who have served our great nation. It is 
truly an honor to serve the residents of Webster.

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