[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18875]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF CARL McILROY

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 21, 2003

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 
life of Carl McIlroy and all he has done for this Nation and East 
Vincent Township.
  Carl McIlroy, a veteran of the Korean War, dedicated much of his life 
ensuring that the history of our Nation and our community was displayed 
in a manner we could all be proud of. As chairman of the East Vincent 
Historical Commission, Carl initiated efforts to restore a burial plot 
of 22 Revolutionary War soldiers, which is now known in our community 
as the Revolutionary Soldiers Cemetery. He spent countless hours 
manicuring, grooming, placing flags and planting flowers. Under his 
careful watch, a sign was placed above its entrance, a flagpole was 
erected and a wall was refurbished, all with Carl doing much of the 
work himself. He labored long and hard to turn this neglected treasure 
into a shrine that truly embraces the importance of the cause for which 
these soldiers died. Each year during Independence Day, our community 
gathers at the historic cemetery to honor the 22 soldiers that are 
buried there and celebrate the freedoms for which they fought.
  On July 4, 2003, Carl McIlroy was honored with the 22 soldiers at the 
Revolutionary Soldiers Cemetery and a plaque was unveiled that pays 
special tribute to him and all of his efforts. I ask that my colleagues 
join me today in celebrating the life and achievements of Mr. McIlroy. 
He was an exemplary citizen and a faithful patriot and he will truly be 
missed.

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