[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 83 (Friday, May 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CELEBRATING ARMED FORCES DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, tomorrow, May 18, our 
Nation celebrates Armed Forces Day.
  Recognized the third Saturday in May since President Truman, Armed 
Forces Day is a time for us to pay special tribute to the brave men and 
women serving in all areas of the military.
  It is also a time to educate the public on the impacts that our 
servicemembers have on communities across the country.
  As the proud father of a soldier, I am endlessly grateful for the 
selfless actions of our servicemembers and their devotion to country.
  Our servicemen and -women serve throughout the world as a beacon of 
light, carrying with them our values of liberty and justice. This 
service is often done on foreign lands and away from family and 
friends, but their willingness to defeat any threat that seeks to harm 
American values and interests never wavers.
  Madam Speaker, with this day, we hope to show our appreciation so 
those honored are aware of how much we think of them and their 
sacrifices.

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