[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 141 (Tuesday, August 26, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E789]
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                    HONORING KATE LOUISE PATE-WALKER

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 26, 2025

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true American hero 
from Southeast Texas--PFC Kate Louise Pate-Walker.
  Kate was part of the legendary Six Triple Eight, the 6888th Central 
Postal Directory Battalion. It was the only all-Black, all-female unit 
deployed overseas during World War II. Their mission was clear: sort 
and deliver a massive backlog of mail to nearly seven million U.S. 
troops. Morale depended on it.
  They were given six months. They did it in three.
  The work of the Six Triple Eight went far beyond mail--it was about 
dignity, hope, and connection. For soldiers far from home, a letter 
meant everything. Kate and her fellow women knew that, and their 
determination lifted the spirits of our fighting forces in Europe.
  Kate earned multiple military honors for her service, and when the 
war ended, she returned home to Texas, married, raised a beautiful 
family, and continued a life of service to her community.
  Born in Vidor and raised in Sour Lake, Kate was a trailblazer in 
uniform and a leader at home. She lived a life defined by faith, 
perseverance, and love for family and country.
  And now--decades later--the women of the Six Triple Eight have 
finally received the Congressional Gold Medal. Though the recognition 
came late, it is highly deserved. Their bravery, sacrifice, and 
determination are part of our Nation's story, and Southeast Texas is 
proud to claim PFC Kate Pate-Walker as one of our own.
  Mr. Speaker, may her memory and legacy of service continue to inspire 
future generations of Americans to answer the call of duty with 
courage.

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