[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 206 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H6885]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





     RECOGNIZING THE 79TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR

  (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 79th 
anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. I recently had the 
opportunity to visit with a constituent of mine from Pasco County, 
Florida, Mr. Wigmore, on his 100th birthday. Mr. Wigmore is a Pearl 
Harbor survivor, and I appreciate his heroism.
  While there are very few Pearl Harbor survivors remaining throughout 
our Nation, unfortunately, we must never forget their bravery, service, 
and sacrifice.
  On the morning of December 7, 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on 
the U.S. Pacific Fleet's base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Tragically, 
the attack killed 2,403 American servicemembers--heroes, Mr. Speaker--
and wounded almost 1,200 more. Despite inflicting heavy casualties, the 
attackers failed to achieve their objective of disabling the U.S. 
fleet.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that we all remember the lives lost on that day 
and celebrate the remarkable contributions that the Greatest Generation 
made for all of us.

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