[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING WARREN G. GRAMMER OF POMONA, ILLINOIS

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2020

  Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Warren G. Grammer 
of Pomona, Illinois, in celebration of his upcoming 100th birthday. A 
World War II veteran and longtime public servant, Warren is a true 
American patriot and a role model to many Illinoisans.
  Warren was born on December 22, 1920. In 1943, Warren was drafted 
into the U.S. Army and served in the 45th Infantry as a rifle combat 
infantryman and later as a military policeman. During his service, he 
took part in eight different battles and was awarded the Silver Battle 
Star and the Bronze Battle Star. His proudest accomplishment, however, 
was participating in his division's liberation of the concentration 
camp in Dachau, Germany. When he was honorably discharged in September 
1945, Warren returned home to work for the Illinois State Police as a 
trooper before working as an officer in a juvenile detention center. 
Retiring as a Jackson County deputy, Warren left a legacy of public 
service and public safety.
  With a dedication to community and country, Warren is a truly part of 
America's Greatest Generation. His longevity is worthy of recognition, 
but the work he accomplished in those years is even more important.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Warren Grammer for his 
incredible milestone. On behalf of Southern Illinois, happy birthday.

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