[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 99 (Thursday, June 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E766]
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                       IN RECOGNITION OF LYNN AAS

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                          HON. KELLY ARMSTRONG

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2019

  Mr. ARMSTRONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent, a 
veteran, and a dedicated public servant, Lynn Aas. Lynn's courage in 
battle, contributions to his community, and service to his state are 
testaments to his incredible character.
  Lynn was born near Benedict, North Dakota, in 1921 and graduated from 
Velva High School. While attending the University of North Dakota, Lynn 
heard of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and immediately put his education 
on hold to enlist in the U.S. Army. His Army career was filled with 
distinguished service, earning a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, the 
Luxembourg Medal of Honor, and most recently, the French Legion of 
Honor Medal for his heroics during the Battle of the Bulge and 
Operation Varsity. Lynn was one of five men who returned from his 55-
man unit that survived the Battle of the Bulge.
  Upon completion of his Army service, Lynn earned a bachelor's degree 
in commerce and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota. He 
worked as a special agent for the IRS in Minneapolis, where he met 
Beverly Stockstad, whom he married in 1952. They eventually settled in 
Minot, where he worked as the business manager of the Medical Arts 
Clinic and they raised their four sons.
  Lynn's public service to North Dakota began by serving in the North 
Dakota Legislative Assembly in the 1967 and 1969 sessions. He also 
served as a member of the North Dakota Constitutional Convention in 
1972. Upon retirement, he returned to the legislature, serving during 
the 1987 and 1989 sessions, marking four sessions as a North Dakota 
legislator.
  Lynn has continued to have a profound impact on his community of 
Minot and the state of North Dakota. He is a longtime supporter of 
Minot State University, playing an instrumental role in starting their 
Nursing Program. He served as president of the Minot Chamber of 
Commerce, just celebrated his 59th year of service in the Kiwanis Club 
of Minot, and has been active in his church, and local and state 
politics.
  June 4th marked Lynn's 98th birthday. For this special occasion, I 
send him warmest greetings on behalf of the U.S. House of 
Representatives and blessings to him and his family.

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