[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 27662]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING LYLE SOLCHENBERGER

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I would like to take this time to 
recognize and honor Mr. Lyle Solchenberger of Lake Mills, WI, on being 
awarded the French Legion of Honor for his extraordinary bravery in 
liberating France during the Second World War. The Legion of Honor is 
the highest honor awarded by the nation of France.
  In April of 1943, at the age of 21, Mr. Solchenberger enlisted in the 
military. He participated in military campaigns in central Europe and 
the Rhineland and fought for the liberation of several cities.
  The Second World War has so much significance in modern history. An 
entire generation rallied together to defend the rights of freedom and 
liberty, not just for the United States, but for the entire world. The 
world in which we live was shaped by the actions of these brave 
soldiers.
  Mr. Solchenberger is a member of our Greatest Generation that built 
modern America. Their efforts kept us safe and allowed our communities 
to flourish. These heroes were united in the common values of duty, 
honor, service and love of country. As a nation, we are forever 
grateful for the sacrifices and courage of these brave veterans of the 
Second World War.
  On behalf of our State and Nation, I congratulate Mr. Lyle 
Solchenberger and his family on this prestigious honor and thank him 
for his brave service.

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