[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15607]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE ESCORT CARRIER SAILORS AND AIRMEN ASSOCIATION

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                            HON. JOE BARTON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2001

  Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, I am honored to rise and 
speak in recognition of the Escort Aircraft Carrier Sailors and Airmen 
Association. Members of the ECSAA served our country in both World War 
II and the Korean Conflict aboard the CVE Aircraft Carriers, better 
known as ``Baby Flattops.'' Through their acts of bravery, these 
Veterans helped to bring World War II to an early conclusion and saved 
numerous lives. Until now, they have gone unrecognized for their 
invaluable contributions to the military successes of our nation. It is 
time for our Government to make its appreciation evident to these brave 
Veterans and recognize them, as a whole, for their valor and dedication 
to the preservation of our great country and its people.

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