[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 80 (Thursday, May 11, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CELEBRATING HOME FRONT HEROES DAY

  (Mr. ALLRED asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLRED. Mr. Speaker, this week, I had the honor to introduce a 
resolution designating May 9 as Home Front Heroes Day. This was an idea 
from Major John ``Lucky'' Luckadoo, a 101-year-old World War II veteran 
and patriot who lives in Dallas.
  Home Front Heroes Day would recognize those who sacrificed so much to 
support our servicemembers and keep our Nation going during the Second 
World War.
  I was so honored last year to celebrate Home Front Heroes Day in 
person with Lucky himself. We can all learn a lot from Major Luckadoo's 
leadership, and it is something I hope to carry with me throughout my 
time in Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to know Major Luckadoo, who has worked so 
hard to make sure that folks who were on the home front get the 
recognition they deserve. I appreciate the opportunity to play a small 
role in Lucky's story.
  Mr. Speaker, I look forward to celebrating Home Front Heroes Day for 
many years to come.

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