[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 18 (Friday, January 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E72]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING WWII VETERAN DWIGHT BARR ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 28, 2022

  Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Carbondale, 
Illinois, resident Dwight Barr's 100th birthday. Dwight was born to 
parents Wes and Blanche Barr on January 21, 1922, in Akin, Illinois. He 
grew up playing on his family's farm with brothers Robert, Bill, and 
Ed. Dwight enlisted in the Army during World War II, reaching the rank 
of Staff Sergeant in the 63rd battalion of the 11th Armored Infantry 
Division. On June 6, 1956, Dwight married Maxine Chapman and the couple 
planted their roots in Carbondale. They had four children; David, Mary, 
Danny, and James. They were later blessed with six grandchildren and 
four great-grandchildren. Dwight currently spends his days reading, 
spending time with his friends at the Voyage living center, and keep up 
with his family. Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Dwight Barr 
on his milestone 100th birthday. On behalf of Southern Illinois, I 
thank him for his service to our nation and happy birthday.

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