[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 141 (Friday, August 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E731-E732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING VICTORY OVER JAPAN DAY AND THE WORK OF THE HILLMAN VFW POST 
                                  2356

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 7, 2020

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the 
observance of Victory over Japan (V-J) Day and the efforts of VFW Post 
2356 in Hillman, Michigan.

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  On August 15, 1945, Imperial Japan surrendered to Allied forces in 
the Pacific--effectively bringing an end to the hostilities of World 
War II. More than 150,000 American Servicemembers died in the Pacific 
Theater of WWII, including many Michiganders. Victory over Japan Day 
honors their sacrifice and celebrates the victory they helped ensure. 
In honor of V-J Day, VFW Post 2356 in Hillman, Michigan, hosts an 
annual community celebration. This celebration has been held for the 
past 75 years and includes a breakfast for local Veterans and parade--
making Hillman the only town in Michigan that still celebrates the 
occasion with a parade. By coming together to honor those who stood up 
to defend and to serve, the people of Michigan's First District can 
ensure that their sacrifice is never forgotten.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring the men and women who 
helped ensure victory in the Pacific Theater of World War II, and in 
thanking the Hillman VFW Post 2356 for its efforts to ensure their 
sacrifice and devotion to our nation is never forgotten.

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