[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2033]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING LOCAL WORLD WAR II HERO JOHN TEMAN

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, for most Americans, our busy lives make 
it difficult to reflect as often as we should upon the incredible 
sacrifices by those heroes who have answered the call to service 
throughout our Nation's history.
  Today, I would like to take a moment to honor the service of one such 
hero from my home State of Minnesota. Minnesota native and World War II 
pilot Lieutenant John Teman flew missions in all the major battles in 
Europe. He flew through flak on the night before D-day in strategic 
spots over Europe behind enemy lines, and he repeatedly flew missions 
dropping supplies to the troops trapped at the Battle of the Bulge.
  In recognition of his incredible service, John has been awarded seven 
Bronze Stars, three Air Medals, the Croix de Guerre twice, and on 
Wednesday he received France's highest recognition and honor, the 
Legion of Honor.
  Madam Speaker, John epitomizes what it means to be a hero. I'd like 
to thank him for his service and congratulate him on an honor that's 
much deserved.

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