[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 31 (Thursday, February 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E141]
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  CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN, MR. THERON 
                           ``DOC'' B. McELROY

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 18, 2021

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th 
birthday of Charleston, Arkansas native, Mr. Theron ``Doc'' B. McElroy. 
Born on January 16, 1921, Mr. McElroy is one of seven children and one 
of our country's last remaining veterans of World War II.
  After joining the United States Army on December 26, 1941, he stormed 
Utah Beach at Normandy on D-Day, joining thousands of other brave young 
Americans in a testament of truest heroism. Mr. McElroy earned several 
medals during his time of military service, such as the Bronze Star 
Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, and many others. He 
earned an honorable discharge from the Army on December 20, 1945.
  I take this time today to honor the life of service exemplified by 
Mr. McElroy and his family. In his 100th year, he continues to 
represent the very best of our nation's greatest generation, and I 
thank him for his significant impact upon the advance of freedom and 
the American Dream.

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