[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E297-E298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF JAMES C. FLOYD

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2023

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
distinguished service of veteran James C. Floyd, known best as 
Clarence, who has been inducted into the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame 
and has been a pillar of the southern Kentucky veterans' community for 
decades.


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  On April 6, 2023, page E297, in the third column, the following 
appeared: Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
distinguished service of veteran
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. ROGERS of 
Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the distinguished 
service of veteran


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  A longtime resident of my hometown of Somerset, Kentucky, Clarence 
spent 8 months fighting in the Korean War, and then spent another 7 
months rebuilding what we now know as the De-militarized zone between 
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea.
  Upon returning to the United States, Clarence became involved with 
American Legion Post 38 in Somerset, where he performs Chaplain duties. 
As Chaplain, Clarence serves as Post 38's spiritual leader, guiding 
veterans through tough times as needed. Clarence takes pride in using 
his position to help honor the lives and careers of veterans who have 
passed, ensuring their service and sacrifice are not forgotten.
  Clarence has been involved in many laudable efforts through his work 
at the American Legion, including ensuring veterans fully access their 
benefits and creating designated parking spaces for veterans across 
Pulaski County, as well as my own Congressional office in Somerset. In 
fact, Clarence is responsible for every designated veteran parking spot 
at Lowes stores nationwide.
  Indeed, Clarence's continuous service to the veteran community 
certainly justifies his induction into the Kentucky Veterans Hall of 
Fame,

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and I am proud to honor him today for his lifetime of service to our 
country, our veterans, and our hometown of Somerset, Kentucky.

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