[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H980-H981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING PAUL GRASSEY

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Paul Grassey, who received the French Legion of Honor by the Consul 
General of France on January 28 for his role in liberating France 
during World War II.
  During the war, Paul flew B-24 bombers for the Eighth Air Force in 13 
missions. After the war, Mr. Grassey returned to Savannah and became 
heavily involved with the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, helping to 
educate people in the area about the Eighth Air Force's role in the 
war.
  Paul gives tours at the museum and often goes into local schools to 
talk about the importance of World War II and freeing Europe from Nazi 
Germany.
  In 2013, Paul wrote a book outlining his story before, during, and 
after the war while discussing the six pillars of having good 
character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, 
and citizenship.
  The French Legion of Honor is the highest military honor in France, 
and I could not be more proud that the Consul General has awarded it to 
Mr. Grassey of the First Congressional District of Georgia.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mr. Grassey on his award. I thank him for

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his experience, knowledge, and passion with people of all ages in 
Savannah.

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