[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 123 (Thursday, July 17, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                  HAPPY 105TH BIRTHDAY TO ROY DRINKARD

  (Mr. ADERHOLT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today here on the House floor of 
the United States House of Representatives to recognize an 
extraordinary American and a dear personal friend, Mr. Roy Drinkard of 
Cullman, Alabama, who just celebrated his 105th birthday this past 
weekend, on July 12.
  Born in 1920, Mr. Drinkard is a proud veteran of the Second World 
War, who served his country with courage and continues to inspire all 
those who know him. He is the oldest living marine in the United States 
of America.
  After the war, he returned to Alabama and built a legacy as a 
successful businessman, civic leader, and helped shape the growth and 
character of Cullman, Alabama, as well as the State.
  At the age of 105, Mr. Drinkard remains active in his business. He 
still serves on the board of trustees at Troy University, demonstrating 
that age is no barrier to leadership, commitment, or purpose.
  Mr. Speaker, Roy Drinkard is a living example of American grit and 
grace. My wife, Caroline, and I are proud to call him our friend. I ask 
my colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. Drinkard a very happy 105th 
birthday and in thanking him for a lifetime of service to his community 
and to his Nation.
  May God bless Roy Drinkard and his family, and may God bless the 
United States of America.

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