[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1219]
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                      HONORING MR. HOUSTON SALTER

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible 
American, Mr. Houston Salter, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who turned 103 
last month on November 10th. Mr. Salter has sacrificed greatly for his 
Nation and community. He enlisted into the Coast Guard in 1942 during 
World War II, serving important and dangerous roles until 1945, such as 
unloading bombs from ships on Ellis Island and working port security at 
the Hellgate Bridge in New York City. After serving in the Armed 
Forces, Mr. Salter returned to his hometown of Harkers Island, North 
Carolina. He served his Nation and community honorably for another 28 
years at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
  Mr. Salter is among the highly dedicated individuals who continue 
serving their country after they depart from the Armed Forces. This 
year, Mr. Salter was presented a Proclamation of Honor by the Carteret 
County Board of Commissioners and recognized as the oldest living 
member of the Coast Guard at the branch's 233rd birthday celebration 
this summer. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in extending this 
chamber's tribute to this National Hero.

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