[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1129-E1130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 7, 2018

  Mr. KINZINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2018 
recipients of the Congressional Veteran Commendation in the Illinois 
16th District.
  The six veterans receiving this commendation have served this country 
honorably and fought for the freedoms we hold dearly. These veterans 
answered their country's call during World War II, the Korean War, and 
the Vietnam War, and they served with honor and distinction. As a 
fellow war veteran, I thank them for their patriotism and sacrifices on 
behalf of our nation.
  After these veterans served their country, they came home to serve 
their communities. They are civic leaders, active citizens, and many 
continue to serve their military brothers and sisters through veteran 
service organizations. Although their mission has changed since 
returning to civilian life, their leadership and tenacity have not.
  The recipients of the 2018 Congressional Veteran Commendation are: 
Cpt Michael Ebert of Morris, IL; Sgt Francis Killelea of Ottawa, IL; 
Engineman First Class Clifford Parker of Ottawa, IL; Specialist William 
(Bill) Phillips of LaMoille, IL; Master Sgt Eugene Thompson of 
Marseilles, IL; and Seaman Lowell Wagner of Belvidere, IL.
  I am proud and honored to be able to recognize these notable 
veterans. The recipients of this commendation serve as the embodiment 
of both military and civil service, and it is my hope they will inspire 
the next generation.

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