[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 182 (Friday, November 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1053]
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    HONORING FORMER ARMY RANGER AND KOREAN WAR VETERAN JAMES ARTHUR 
                               PARKHURST

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 3, 2023

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize James Arthur 
Parkhurst, a former U.S. Army Ranger and proud veteran of the Korean 
War.
  Since before 1968, Jim has been a committed and selfless member of 
the Oxford American Legion. In 1990, he began its Veterans' Museum. In 
its early beginnings, older veterans donated their uniforms for 
display-- but as time passed, its collection was built into a full-
blown museum with a plethora of military memorabilia.
  For many years, Jim has helped his community with parades, always 
making sure to include his fellow veterans. Year after year, Jim 
ensures that families are aware of both Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. 
From placing flags to cleaning headstones, Jim is well known throughout 
eastern Michigan for his support and commitment to veterans' causes.
  Jim also helps many families throughout the community throw birthday 
parties for children, delivering toys, food, and other gifts. Even 
through the personal tragedies in his life, Jim is always there to 
serve others.
  Jim gave his youth in service to our country: he has served with 
honor, distinction, and pride. To many, Jim is a profound inspiration.
  Above all else, Jim has selflessly donated his time to make sure 
others are safe, our veterans are taken care of, and everyone can get 
the help they need. In the words of the Legion's Auxiliary Department 
Americanism Chairman Darlene Jones, ``Jim just keeps going--he has no 
quit.''
  On November 11th, as part of their Veteran's Day observation, the 
American Legion will dedicate the Veterans' Museum in his honor. On 
behalf of Michigan's 9th Congressional District, I am proud to 
celebrate this wonderful occasion.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great pleasure to recognize James Arthur 
Parkhurst for his lifetime of service, both in and out of uniform. It 
is my sincere hope that the James Arthur Parkhurst Veterans' Museum of 
Oxford, Michigan, will prosper for many years to come.

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