[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 164 (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H4652-H4653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING WORLD WAR II VETERAN GEORGE BEAM

  (Mr. McKINLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. McKINLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor George Beam of 
Fort Ashby, West Virginia, who will be celebrating his 100th birthday 
next month.
  George Beam's life is one of exemplary service to his community and 
his country. During the height of World War II, he enlisted and served 
in the United States Army, leaving behind his wife and newborn baby. 
Mr. Beam sensed the call of duty and he knew serving his country was 
the right thing to do.
  For his service, he received numerous recognitions, including a 
Purple Heart for his injury at the infamous Battle of the Bulge.
  After the war, Beam returned home to West Virginia where he operated 
several businesses in Fort Ashby.
  George Beam, we wish you a happy 100th birthday. You truly are a 
great American.

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