[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                  RECOGNIZING IRVIN J. ``BUCK'' PRICE

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, it is a heartfelt honor to 
recognize a true American hero, Irvin J. ``Buck'' Price of Tarboro, 
North Carolina, a World War II seaman first class.
  At just 17, Buck answered our Nation's call and enlisted in the Navy. 
Serving courageously during D-Day aboard the USS LST-285, he witnessed 
the horrors of war while ferrying personnel and supplies to Omaha 
Beach. Despite this, he humbly states: ``I was doing my duty.''
  Buck's bravery has been recognized with numerous awards, including 
the French Legion of Honor.
  After returning home, he dedicated himself to serving our community 
and his church, First Baptist, where a plaza will be named in his 
honor.
  As he has recently celebrated his 100th birthday, he is still wearing 
his uniform well and with pride.
  Buck, we thank you with all of our hearts.

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