[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 102 (Monday, June 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E542]
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 RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOMENS ARMED SERVICES ACT AND 
   TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SACRIFICE AND SERVICE OF WOMEN VETERANS

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2023

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 75th 
anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Act, and the long tradition 
of the woman veterans who have honorably and courageously served this 
great Nation.
  Since the founding of our Nation, women have always played a pivotal 
role in our country's military. It wasn't until the Women's Armed 
Services Act was signed into law by President Harry Truman on June 12, 
1948 that women were allowed to serve as permanent, regular members of 
the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force.
  So today, on the 75th anniversary, I am proud to stand here to thank 
all past and present women who have served and sacrificed as military 
members and veterans.
  On Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Big Flats American Legion Skinner 
Ernest Memorial Post 1612 in Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, 
hosted the second annual Chemung County Women Veterans Recognition Day 
to honor and remember the sacrifice and service of women veterans. I 
would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the Big Flats Legion and 
all those involved in coordinating the event and their dedication to 
celebrate and honor their fellow female veterans and service women.
  It is my humble honor to ask my colleagues to join me in remembering 
these brave, dedicated, and courageous women who previously served, 
currently serve, and those seeking future service to our country.

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