[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    LIEUTENANT LEILA MORRISON RECEIVING FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR MEDAL

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 30, 2019

  Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and 
sacrifice of Lieutenant (Lt.) Leila Morrison, and to congratulate her 
for receiving the French Legion of Honor Medal from the French 
government. I believe that our nation's men and women in uniform are 
America's greatest assets. They have made incredible sacrifices and 
deserve our utmost support and respect for their service.
  Lt. Morrison honorably served to protect America and her allies 
during World War II. During the war, she served as a combat nurse with 
the 118th Evacuation Hospital. Lt. Morrison worked in the pre-operation 
section of the hospital and helped support wounded soldiers. 
Furthermore, she cared for liberated prisoners at the Buchenwald 
concentration camp. The French Legion of Honor Medal is France's 
highest distinction for military and civil service. Lt. Morrison is 
well deserving of this award.
  Our nation owes no greater debt of gratitude than the one we owe our 
veterans. They and their families should be commended. On behalf of the 
Fourth Congressional District of Colorado, I extend my best wishes and 
deepest gratitude to Lieutenant Morrison.
  Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Lieutenant Leila Morrison 
for her commitment to the United States of America.

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