[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 215 (Wednesday, January 3, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1267-E1268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. LAFON CRAVENS

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                            HON. JAMES COMER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 3, 2024

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Lafon Cravens of 
the 1st District of Kentucky for his dedicated service to our country 
and his community of Liberty.
  Mr. Cravens courageously served in the United States Navy From 1951 
through 1955, while being deployed to Korea, Hong Kong, and the 
Philippines. While on a destroyer escort, Mr. Cravens was aboard the 
USS Ernest G. Small, which struck a mine and sank. Mr. Cravens was in 
the water for several hours before he was able to be rescued. Upon his 
rescue, he was able to return to shore and continued to serve his 
country for the coming years.
  I join with everyone in Casey County and throughout the Commonwealth 
in thanking Mr. Cravens for his valorous service and sacrifices. I am 
honored to represent Mr. Cravens and appreciate his service to the 
United States Navy.

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