[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18968]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN RANDY "DUKE" CUNNINGHAM

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2002

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Congressman Cunningham joined the Navy 
in 1966 and is recognized as one of the most highly decorated pilots in 
the Vietnam War; and
  Whereas, Congressman Cunningham was designated the first flying ace 
in Vietnam and was awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous acts; and
  Whereas, Congressman Cunningham trained U.S. fighter pilots at the 
"Top Gun" program at Miramar Naval Air Station; and
  Whereas, Congressman Cunningham now serves his country in the United 
States House of Representatives;
  Therefore, I join with the residents of the entire 18th Congressional 
District in recognizing Congressman Randy Cunningham for a lifetime of 
service and sacrifice for our country.

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