[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1523]
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             TRIBUTE TO OPERATION RECOGNITION CLASS OF 2018

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 14, 2018

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in proud recognition of the 
Operation Recognition Class of 2018. Operation Recognition is a program 
organized by the Riverside County Office of Education, with assistance 
from the Riverside County Department of Veteran's Services, that 
presents diplomas to residents of Riverside County who missed 
completing high school due to military service in World War II, the 
Korean War, or the Vietnam War, or due to internment in WWII Japanese-
American relocation camps.
  Riverside County's Operation Recognition is modeled after programs 
implemented in other states. Numerous county offices of education and 
school districts throughout California operate similar programs. The 
programs are yet another way to express our appreciation and gratitude 
for the significant contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans.
  The Operation Recognition Class of 2018 includes: Raymond Guzman 
Casares, U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War; Jerry Kenneth Arnold, U.S. 
Marine Corps, Korean War; Steve P. Stone, U.S. Army, Vietnam War; 
``Ron'' Robert Jackson, U.S. Coast Guard, Korean War; Jack Stanley 
Griner, U.S. Navy, World War II; Charles John Whatley, U.S. Army, World 
War II; Pat S. Baca (posthumously), U.S. Army, World War II; Kenneth 
Bruce Weiner, U.S. Army, Vietnam War.
  On behalf of all Riverside County residents and a grateful nation, I 
want to thank these veterans for their service to our country and 
congratulate them on being part of the Operation Recognition Class of 
2018.

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