[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 42 (Friday, March 8, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING VETERAN OF THE MONTH PETER LUITWIELER

  (Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Peter E. Luitwieler, an American hero and a true friend to our 
country's veterans.
  Mr. Luitwieler served in military intelligence during the Vietnam 
war, and in January of 1968, when his compound was surrounded by enemy 
troops and the machine gunners abandoned their posts, Mr. Luitwieler 
and a brave marine manned the machine guns for hours, keeping the 
enemies at bay and protecting the lives of their team. For this act of 
bravery, he was awarded the Vietnamese equivalent of the Bronze Star.
  After he retired, Mr. Luitwieler dedicated his time to fellow 
veterans. He now serves as a program manager for Warrior Partnerships 
of Eastern Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Veterans Connections, and he is a 
mentor to veterans going through the Tulsa Veterans Treatment Court, 
going above and beyond to enrich the lives of Oklahoma's veterans.
  Mr. Luitwieler is an incredible example of the great men and women 
who have served our country every day. He is the First District's March 
2019 Veteran of the Month, and I am honored to recognize him with this 
award.

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