[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 159 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HERB ELFRING

  (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor World War II veteran 
Herb Elfring of Jackson, Michigan, for his distinguished service to our 
country. Herb truly embodies the very best of America and the Greatest 
Generation.
  Herb turned 100 years old earlier this year, and he is one of a very 
few survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack to still be alive.
  From 1940 to 1945, Herb served in the U.S. Army National Guard and 
was stationed in Hawaii at the time of the attack, barely avoiding fire 
from Japanese planes. Herb would earn promotions and various medals for 
his bravery in the line of duty.
  Herb and his late wife, Ruth, were married for 57 years and had five 
children, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
  To this day, Herb remains active in the Jackson community.
  Thank you, Herb, for your service to our country and legacy in the 
Jackson community.

                          ____________________