[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PERRY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 2020

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. George 
Washington Perry and wish him a very happy 100th birthday.
   The advent of World War II was a time that not only shaped the 
course of our country but the lives of many Americans, including Mr. 
Perry. He was one of the many patriots who felt compelled to serve our 
great country and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1939 before joining 
the Air National Guard and later the U.S. Air Force.
   For over a quarter century, Mr. Perry assisted in various campaigns 
throughout the continental United States, Germany, France, Italy, and 
even Antarctica. He showed endless bravery and courage in his pursuit 
of peace across the globe.
   After completing active duty, he returned to his wife Dorothy and 
son Richard and began a successful career in engineering with Cannon 
Mills. Mr. Perry remained an active community leader and has been 
involved in the Masonic Brotherhood, St. John's Reformed Church, and 
Boy Scouts of America.
   Mr. Perry was born on February 22, 1920 and represents the best our 
nation has to offer. I am proud to join our community today in honoring 
all that he has accomplished over the last 100 years.
   Madam Speaker, please join me today in thanking Mr. George 
Washington Perry for his service and wishing him a happy 100th 
birthday.

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