[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H483-H484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING ALAN KINDER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. CLYDE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. CLYDE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate an extraordinary 
milestone: The 100th birthday of Alan Kinder, a man whose life embodies 
resilience, courage, and a passion for service.
  Alan's story is one of bravery, from storming Omaha Beach during the 
second wave of D-Day to surviving the Battle of the Bulge. After his 
heroic service in defense of our Nation, he returned home to build a 
life filled with family, purpose, and more adventure.
  Alan has been both a witness to history and a keeper of it, reminding 
us all of the sacrifices made for our precious freedom. Yet, it is his 
warmth and compassion that shines the brightest.
  Both Alan's kindness and the stories of his remarkable service have 
left an indelible mark on every person lucky enough to know him. On 
behalf of the Ninth District, I wish Alan a happy 100th birthday and 
entire 100th birthday year. I thank him for his service, his stories, 
and his example.

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