[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING VETERANS FROM OREGON'S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AS 
               THEY VISIT MEMORIALS ON THE NATIONAL MALL

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                            HON. CLIFF BENTZ

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Mr. BENTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Veterans from 
Oregon's Second Congressional District who, through the efforts of 
Honor Flight of Oregon, are visiting their memorials on the National 
Mall. When I meet these heroes, I am reminded of the enduring words of 
Douglas MacArthur, who said, ``Duty, honor, country. Those three 
hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can 
be, what you will be.'' These words, Mr. Speaker, still ring true 
today. Those who value liberty are indebted to these heroes, for each 
one of them defended our freedom through acts of service, sacrifice, 
and bravery all on behalf of our country. It is my privilege to include 
in the Record their names.
  The Veterans on this Honor Flight from Oregon are: William Await, 
Navy; Berry Roland, Army; Henry Butler, Navy; Roland Cook, Air Force; 
Julian Cortez, Marine Corps; David Cunningham, Navy; Duane Desautel, 
Army; Wallace Hunnicutt, Air Force; Daniel Long, Navy; James Martson, 
Navy; Fredrick Miles, Air Force; Lorin Myers, Marine Corps Reserve; 
Gerald Nolan, Marine Corps; Douglas Olson, Army; Richard Patten, Navy 
Reserve; Henry Perry, Navy; James Potter, Marine Corps; Dale Rosenboom, 
Army; Helen Rosenboom, Army; Hector Sanchez, Army; Sherrell Spears, 
Army; Craig Spotts, Navy; Gary Svaren, Army; David Wright, Army; Thomas 
Wright, Army; Ken Wilson, Navy. These heroes join over 240,000 
Veterans, who since 2005, have been honored through the nationwide 
Honor Flight Network of volunteers.
  Mr. Speaker, in his 1988 Veterans Day address President Ronald Reagan 
said, ``We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can 
give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if 
it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most 
of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them 
ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause.'' As a 
Nation, we must never take for granted the liberties we enjoy today, 
recognizing that these freedoms have been hard-won by the honor, 
commitment, and sacrifice of our veterans. Each Member in this chamber 
and citizen in these United States should be humbled by the courage of 
the brave veterans who voluntarily underwent the dangers necessary to 
preserve our country. Colleagues, please join me in thanking these 
Veterans and the volunteers of Honor Flight of Oregon for their 
remarkable service and devotion to our great country.

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