[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 24]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 33473]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 A PROCLAMATION HONORING RAYMOND ``SKEET'' BOTDORF FOR HIS SERVICE TO 
                THE MILITARY AND UNITED STATES VETERANS

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                         HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2007

  Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker:
  Whereas, Raymond ``Skeet'' Botdorf was a member of the Army Band 
Corps; and
  Whereas, he earned a Bronze Star for capturing a Nazi Prison Officer 
who tried to escape from a prison camp in Czechoslovakia; and
  Whereas, Raymond ``Skeet'' Botdorf is a member of the VFW Post 63 in 
Dover, Ohio; and
  Whereas, he plays TAPS for an average of 100 funerals a year; and
  Whereas, Raymond ``Skeet'' Botdorf has honored 3,000 veterans by 
playing TAPS at their funerals; and
  Whereas, Raymond ``Skeet'' Botdorf is saluted for his service and 
dedication; now, therefore, be it
  Resolved that along with his friends, family, and the residents of 
the 18th Congressional District, I commend and thank Raymond ``Skeet'' 
Botdorf for his contributions to his community and country.

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