[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 185 (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1469-E1470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO OPERATION RECOGNITION CLASS OF 2019

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2019

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today in proud recognition of the 
Operation Recognition Class of 2019. Operation Recognition is a program 
organized by the Riverside County Office of Education, with assistance 
from the Riverside County Department of Veteran's Services, that 
presents diplomas to residents of Riverside County who missed 
completing high school due to military service in World War II, the 
Korean War, or the Vietnam War, or due to internment in WWII Japanese-
American relocation camps.
  Riverside County's Operation Recognition is modeled after programs 
implemented in other states. Numerous county offices of education and 
school districts throughout California operate similar programs. The 
programs are an important way to express our appreciation and gratitude 
for the significant contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans.
  The Operation Recognition Class of 2019 includes: Gilberto O. Allen, 
U.S. Army, Vietnam War; Vallie Lee Engelauf, U.S. Navy, World War II 
(posthumously); George B. Flowers III, U.S. Army, Vietnam War; Raul 
Garcia, U.S. Army, Vietnam War; Richard Leonard Granados, U.S. Army, 
Vietnam War; John C. Hudson, U.S. Coast Guard, World War II; Franklin 
M. Stevens, U.S. Navy, Vietnam War.
  On behalf of all Riverside County residents and a grateful nation, I 
want to thank these veterans for their service to our country and 
congratulate them on being part of the Operation Recognition Class of 
2019.

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CONGRATUALATING BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT ON RECEIPT OF THE CHAMBER CHAMPION 
                                 AWARD

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                           HON. DANIEL MEUSER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2019

  Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with great admiration that I rise 
today to congratulate Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, Carbon County 
on receiving Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce's Chamber 
Champion Award.
  The Chamber Champion Award is presented to a successful and esteemed 
business or individual that operates with integrity and that has been a 
long-time member and premier supporter of the Chamber, its mission, and 
its goals. Well known as a premier ski and snowboard destination in 
Eastern Pennsylvania, Blue Mountain Resort began with a vision and 300 
acres of land purchased by founder Ray Tuthill. Fifteen years later 
Blue Mountain, first known as ``Little Gap,'' began welcoming visitors 
to enjoy its first five trails. Today, Blue Mountain Resort boasts 40 
ski trails, 16 lifts, and 34 tubing lanes, a full-service mountain top 
restaurant, and welcomes over 500,000 visitors each year. For its 
incredible growth, success and commitment to the betterment ofLehigh 
Valley, Blue Mountain is truly deserving of this great honor.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives and the citizens of 
Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating Blue Mountain Resort on this great honor and 
thank them for their commitment to of our community.

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