[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4973]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ARIE WASHINGTON, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 3, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, in commemoration of Black 
History Month, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the 
many accomplishments of distinguished African Americans in 
Mississippi's Second Congressional District.
  Today I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Arie Washington, Sr. Mr. 
Washington is a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the 
Vietnam War. Mr. Washington has devoted 23 years of service to our 
county's military. His dedication to his service has not gone 
unnoticed, he has received several honors. Some of these honors include 
a Silver Star Medal, two Bronze Stars, four Army Commendation Medals, 
Purple Heart Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, American National 
Defense Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and a Presidential Unit 
Citation.
  Upon retiring from the military, Mr. Washington taught JROTC for 14 
years.

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