[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E228]
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        IN RECOGNITION OF THE 99TH BIRTHDAY OF RUBLE RAY GARDNER

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2020

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
to recognize Mr. Ruble Ray Gardner who will be turning 99 on March 1, 
2020.
  Mr. Gardner was born on March 1, 1921, and served his country in the 
Army and Air Force. During his service, he was stationed in Africa, 
Great Britain, the Middle East, Germany, Paris, Alaska, Italy, the 
North Pole, Arctic Circle and other locations.
  His wife, Ruth ``Boots'' Gardner, joined him in Great Britain.
  During his military career, he received numerous medals including two 
Silver Stars, one Bronze Star and a Good Conduct award.
  Following his service in the military, Mr. Gardner was employed by 
the United States Postal Service.
  He was a resident of Childersburg, Alabama and a member of the 
CornerStone Church of Christ. He currently lives at the Bill Nichols 
State Veterans Home in Alexander City.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Ruble Ray Gardner and 
wishing him a very happy 99th birthday.

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