[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 95 (Thursday, June 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MR. SID STAFFORD

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2019

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize World War II 
veteran Sid Stafford, in celebration of his 100th birthday and for his 
service to the United States of America.
  Mr. Stafford was born and raised in South Texas before joining the 
U.S. Army in 1941. His military service took him across the world to 
serve his country in the European Campaign during World War II. Mr. 
Stafford was in a tank platoon where he worked as a mechanic. Across 
much of North Africa and Europe, he courageously fought for the safety 
of Americans and people around the globe against the Nazi regime.
  After being honorably discharged from the military in September of 
1945, Mr. Stafford settled down on his farm in Hallsville, Texas, where 
he met his wife, Mrs. Nitalene Waldron. Together, they raised two 
beautiful daughters in East Texas. Mrs. Stafford passed away on March 
15th of this year, and they would have celebrated their 68th 
anniversary yesterday, June 4th. Throughout his life, Mr. Stafford has 
made a positive impact on his East Texas community and it is an honor 
to call him my friend. No matter what life has in store for him, he has 
always made one thing clear: the importance of trusting in the Lord 
with all of your heart.
  Madam Speaker, it is because of the sacrifices made by men and women 
like Mr. Sid Stafford that we are able to enjoy the freedoms which we 
all hold so dear. Let us not forget this great generation. We thank Mr. 
Stafford for the contribution he has made in preserving our liberty and 
we wish him a very happy 100th birthday.

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