[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3329]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING ``THE BUSHWHACKERS''

  (Mr. RUTHERFORD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
U.S. Army Special Combat Engineers 59th Land Clearing Company, also 
known as ``The Bushwhackers,'' for their immense sacrifice to our 
Nation during the Vietnam war.
  The company was tasked with clearing the Vietnam jungle, which was 
heavily infested with deadly mines, booby traps, and enemy personnel. 
It was a daunting task.
  They were met with sniper fire, firefights, rockets, and mortars, 
which led to countless injuries, meriting many members with Purple 
Hearts and the death of 13 of our Bushwhackers.
  The longest serving officer of the company, Mr. Ronald Evans, 
currently resides in my district in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
  Today, I rise to honor Mr. Evans' service to our country along with 
that of his entire company. Their bravery and service are what has made 
America the greatest country in the world.

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