[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING LEE VERNON NEWBY, JR.

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize Lee Vernon Newby, 
Jr., a veteran of World War II and long-time resident of Detroit in 
Michigan's 12th District Strong, as he celebrates 100 years of life.
  Mr. Newby is a United States Marine Corps Veteran who served from 
April 1, 1943 to January 8, 1946. He served and was wounded at 
Guadalcanal during World War II. Mr. Newby is one of the illustrious 
Montford Point Marines, the barrier-breaking first African Americans to 
enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps who fought prejudice and hostility 
while completing training and serving our country. The Montford Point 
Marines provided critical power to the victories won in the Pacific 
Theater during World War II.
  Mr. Newby proudly serves as a member of the Montford Point Marines of 
America, Detroit Chapter and was awarded the Congressional Medal of 
Honor, the highest civilian award in the Nation, under President 
Obama's administration.
  Please join me in commending Mr. Lee Vernon Newby, Jr. for his 
outstanding service to our country as we celebrate his 100th birthday.

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