[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7470]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF THE VETERANS OF PIONEER HOUSE

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Pioneer House 
of California and its members, as they observe this Memorial Day. The 
Pioneer House is a non-profit retirement facility that is home to over 
22 veterans and two veteran staffers. Each of them has bravely served 
our country, and dedicated their lives to our freedom. Their service, 
along with the service of all veterans, has been crucial to maintaining 
our liberty.
  The following men and women are members of the Pioneer House and have 
bravely served our country: Milo Chun, Jack Cochrane, Helen Lee, George 
Newhall, George Schmidt, Jeanne Kelly, Arnold Lee, Rod Rasmussen, 
Thomas McCauley, Nolan Jones, Ted Lochowski, Eddie Rose, Leonard 
Watson, John Saville, Ninus Harris, Lionel Holmes, Fred O'Shea, John 
Dierking, James Shields, Lou Adam, Gene Tarr, and George Sleep. 
Staffers Carolyn Keesor, and David Armstrong not only served our 
country, but provide key support to the facility. As Memorial Day 
approaches, I would like to personally thank each and every one of them 
for their service, commitment, and dedication to our country.
  Mr. Speaker, as the members of the Pioneer House gather for Memorial 
Day to honor their fellow veterans, I ask all my colleagues to join me 
in saluting these fine individuals for their excellent work and 
commitment to our nation.

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