[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2885]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING JEFFREY LANE MILLER

 Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, it is with great pride that I 
recognize Jeffrey Lane Miller of Hendersonville, NC. Mr. Miller is the 
founder of HonorAir, an all-volunteer community group, which was 
organized to honor local World War II veterans by providing them with 
the opportunity to visit their National World War II Memorial in 
Washington, DC, at no expense.
  The National World War II Memorial, dedicated in 2004, honors the 16 
million men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United 
States, the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war 
effort from home. Thousands of WWII veterans pass away every year 
without having a chance or ability to visit the monument recognizing 
their service.
  Jeff's passion and commitment to America's ``greatest generation'' 
has galvanized the Henderson County community. Mr. Miller accomplished 
what was believed to be the impossible. He organized and obtained 
funding for chartering commercial aircraft to fly veterans from North 
Carolina to Washington, DC. His unwavering dedication, with the help of 
many in the community, has resulted in more than 630 World War II 
veterans participating in the Hendersonville HonorAir trips. Most of 
these heroes otherwise would not have been able to visit their monument 
due to physical or financial limitations.
  In partnership with veterans advocates, Jeff created the Honor Flight 
Network. This network is in the process of honoring the service of 
World War II veterans from across the United States. As the result of 
Jeff's inspiration, leadership, and tireless efforts, Honor Flight has 
been established throughout communities in more than 25 States.
  Today I ask that the Senate join with me in recognizing the 
remarkable public service of Jeff Miller. Jeff has worked so hard to 
make his dream, of recognizing World War II veterans, into reality. His 
selfless service has not only had a tremendous impact in his community 
but throughout our great Nation.

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