[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28290]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF DR. WILLIAM J. LAWHORN, UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 24, 2007

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Dr. William J. 
Lawhorn, a World War II veteran. In 1944, he enlisted in the Army Air 
Corps at the young age of 18.
  His original intention was to become a pilot, but two weeks before he 
was due to enter flight school, it was shut down. Out of his squadron 
of 125, only 8 were selected to remain in the Air Corps while the 
others were sent to the infantry. He went on to attend radio school and 
was assigned Kitchen Police duties.
  World War II is known as the deadliest conflict in human history, 
taking the lives of over 70 million people. During this difficult time, 
our country stood united behind our brave servicemen and women who so 
willingly took to the battlefields to defend freedom and democracy. It 
is veterans like William that helped us emerge victorious from World 
War II and restore hope and humanity in a world that was shattered by 
the darkness of hatred and violence.
  His patriotism, courage, and selflessness are examples of what make 
America great. Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me 
in expressing our deepest gratitude for his service to this great 
Nation. May God bless all those he loved, and may I convey to them my 
sincerest condolences and the gratitude of the American people.

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