[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING LYLE TENNIS ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. BRYAN STEIL

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2023

  Mr. STEIL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of World War II 
veteran Lyle Tennis' honorable service to our Nation and to wish him a 
happy 100th birthday.
  Lyle Tennis was born in Unity, Wisconsin on September 18, 1923, and 
resides in Racine, Wisconsin. Lyle joined the United States Navy as a 
Lieutenant during World War II.
  During his service in the Navy, his ship was the target of frequent 
and deadly Kamikaze attacks. During an attack, Lyle saved his 
crewmates' lives by notifying the crew to abandon the ship before 
sinking and returning to the ship to rescue the remaining crew. Lyle 
was awarded the distinguished Navy Cross for his heroic actions.
  In addition to his Navy Cross, Lyle was awarded a Purple Heart, 
American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific 
Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat 
Action Ribbon, and the Navy Unit Commendation.
  After WWII, Lyle served an additional 28 years in the Naval Reserves 
and had a career in education for 31 years. Lyle Tennis is a genuine 
American hero.
  On behalf of Wisconsin's First Congressional District, I am honored 
to wish Lyle Tennis a happy 100th birthday and recognize his 
distinguished service to our Nation.

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