[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 175 (Monday, November 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1140-E1141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING TOM ECOFF

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                            HON. GREG PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2022

  Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a fearless and 
courageous Hoosier and American Hero, Tom Ecoff.
  Born on October 23, 1922, Mr. Ecoff enlisted in the United States 
Armed Forces at just 19-years old. He served in the 82nd Airborne as a 
paratrooper.
  Mr. Ecoff jumped into Saint-Mere-Eglise on June 6, 1944--parachuting 
into Normandy on D-Day and fought in several integral battles across 
Europe that decided the course of the war. Mr. Ecoff ran into gunfire 
to save his fellow soldiers on the battlefield.
  Mr. Ecoff is both a Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recipient for his 
bravery during World War II.
  After being honorably discharged from the United States Army, Mr. 
Ecoff continued to chase the American Dream--creating a highly-
successful trucking company back at home in Indiana.
  This year, Mr. Ecoff celebrated his one-hundredth Birthday. He 
attributes this longevity to his loving family of four children, seven 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, stating ``I live every day for 
my family. That's the reason I'm here. If I didn't have them, life 
would not be interesting enough to continue. I give them all the credit 
for my hundred years.''

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  Madam Speaker, our nation is forever indebted to veterans of the 
Greatest Generation, like Tom Ecoff, for their service and sacrifice.
  On behalf of Indiana's Sixth Congressional District and the United 
States House of Representatives--I thank Tom Ecoff for his service. May 
God Bless him and God Bless America.

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