[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 24, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H7251-H7252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING BOYD W. SORENSON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Minnesota (Mr. Emmer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Boyd W. Sorenson 
of Waite Park for receiving France's highest distinction, the Legion of 
Honor, for his service during World War II.
  As a fighter pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps, he flew 89 missions in 
the European theater during World War II, assisting in the liberation 
of France.
  Mr. Sorenson's service didn't end after World War II. In fact, Boyd 
went on to fly 72 missions during the Korean war.
  Mr. Boyd is no stranger to recognition for his bravery. He has 
already been awarded the European African Middle Eastern Medal with 
three bronze stars, the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the 
Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters, and the Canadian 
Operational Service Medal with maple leaf cluster.
  Boyd is a hero, and his actions helped further the cause of freedom 
we enjoy today. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Sorenson for his service and 
congratulate him on another well-deserved award.


                    Congratulating Violet Halverson

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Violet Halverson 
of Sartell, Minnesota. At 94 years old, Violet has just earned herself 
the silver medal in shuffleboard at the National Senior Games. The 
National Senior Games were created to promote healthy lifestyles for 
aging adults through education, fitness, and sport.
  Violet began playing shuffleboard in the 1980s. Over the years since, 
she has participated in recreational leagues and competitions. When she 
heard about the National Senior Games, she knew she had to compete. 
Violet won gold her first year, and this year she takes home a silver.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Violet and can't wait to see how she 
performs next year.

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               Congratulations to Forest Lake High School

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Forest Lake Area 
High School for being named a Green Ribbon School by the United States 
Department of Education. This award is given to schools that have 
recognized the environmental impact of their facility, promote health, 
and ensure high-quality environmental education programming that 
prepares students with sustainability skills.

  Forest Lake Area High School is among only 35 schools, 14 districts, 
and 4 postsecondary institutions across the country to receive this 
award. I look forward to welcoming the honorees to Washington, D.C. in 
September for a ceremony to recognize their wonderful achievement.
  Congratulations to Forest Lake Area High School for the Green Ribbon 
School award.

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