[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 14, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1746]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RALPH JOHNSON FROM CHEROKEE, IOWA

  (Mr. FEENSTRA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. FEENSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the birthday of 
Ralph Johnson from Cherokee, Iowa, who turned 100 years old on Monday.
  Ralph is a member of the Greatest Generation, serving in the Navy 
during World War II. He truly embodies the bravery, courage, and 
selfless sacrifice of an American patriot, working as a head mechanic 
in the Pacific theater.
  If you talk with Ralph, he will tell you harrowing stories about his 
service, like the time the Japanese flew so low over his ship, he could 
see the pilot's face.
  On behalf of a grateful nation, we thank Ralph for his service and 
sacrifice.
  Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take a moment to recognize Linda 
Sommerfeld and David Scott, who made Ralph's special day great.
  Happy birthday, Ralph. We wish you many blessings.

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