[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 118 (Monday, July 15, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CLAYTON EDWARD NARVESON

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Clayton Edward 
Narveson, an American hero and World War II combat veteran.
  Mr. Narveson joined the United States Marine Corps following the 
attack on Pearl Harbor. He fought in the Battle of Tarawa in November 
of 1943. And during February and March of 1945, he served as a gunner 
on an 81 mm mortar during the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest 
battles in Marine Corps history, and our country's history.
  After the war, Mr. Narveson attended St. Paul College of Law and had 
a successful career as an attorney.
  For two decades, Mr. Narveson has made presentations to students 
telling some of the stories of his times in service and the struggles 
he and his family faced during the Great Depression. Through these 
presentations, he reminds young folks of the importance of serving your 
country and how blessed we are to live in the United States of America.
  There are real heroes in this world, and they aren't music stars, 
famous athletes, or Hollywood actors. Our country's heroes are the men 
and women of our Armed Forces, like Mr. Narveson, who served and 
sacrificed for our freedom.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to honor Clayton Narveson as the 
Tennessee Second District's July 2019 Veteran of the Month and to thank 
him for his service to our country, his dedication to his work and 
family, and for his continued support of our community and our great 
country.

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