[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 8, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E14]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         HONORING THE 97TH BIRTHDAY OF JAMES A. ST. JULIEN, SR.

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2020

  Mr. RICHMOND. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the 97th Birthday of 
World War II Veteran, Mr. James A. St. Julien, Sr.--also known as 
``PawPaw.''
  Born on January 9, 1923, Mr. St. Julien is a lifelong New Orleanian 
and was raised in the 7th Ward. He is a proud member of the Corpus 
Christi Catholic Church. Prior to her transition nearly 10 years ago, 
he was married to his beloved wife Mrs. Selma St. Julien for 67 years. 
Additionally, he is the father of 11 children: 9 girls and 2 boys and 
has over 35 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 10 great great 
grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family 
members.
  As a World War II Veteran, Mr. St. Julien participated in several 
campaigns and theaters. The American Theater of WWII, the Asiatic-
Pacific Theater of WWII, and the Battle of the Philippines. In the 766 
Engineering Company, Mr. St. Julien cleared the pathway for the 
landings on the island of Leyte. A force of 700 vessels and 174,000 men 
accompanied these landings. On July 5, 1945, General of the Army 
Douglas MacArthur announced the liberation of the Philippines. Shortly 
after the end of WWII, Mr. St. Julien was honorably discharged and 
separated from the U.S. Army on December 18, 1945.
  Mr. St. Julien's military service to our country is truly admirable. 
He is a leader and role model in the community. His 97th Birthday 
deserves to be celebrated and I am honored to join in its celebration. 
I thank Mr. St. Julien for his service, and I wish him many more 
birthdays.
  Madam Speaker, I celebrate the 97th Birthday of a proud World War II 
Veteran, Mr. James A. St. Julien, Sr

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