[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 195 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING HAROLD ``PETE'' GODTLAND FOR THE 2018 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL 
                          VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2018

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Harold ``Pete'' 
Godtland of Butte, a recipient of the 2018 Montana Congressional 
Veteran Commendation for his service to his country and dedication to 
his community.
   Mr. Godtland served in the United States Army during World War II as 
a member of the 7th Infantry Division in the Pacific Ocean theater. Mr. 
Godtland fought at the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, persevering alongside 
his fellow infantrymen in the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific 
theater of World War II. Mr. Godtland remained with the Army until 
1946, returning home from his posting in Korea following the end of 
World War II.
   Mr. Godtland routinely honors his fellow veterans as a bugler at 
military funerals as a member of United Veterans Council's Honor Guard. 
He has further lent his musical talents to St. Timothy's Memorial 
Chapel Summer Music Festival at Georgetown Lake, and has been a member 
of the Butte Symphony. He also volunteers his time and expertise as an 
architect helping with various community projects such as the Butte 
Carousel and swimming pool.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Pete Godtland for 
his dedication and service.

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