[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[House]
[Pages 8315-8316]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   JERRY NAUSS, A TRUE AMERICAN HERO

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, I just want to recognize a true American

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hero, World War II veteran Jerry Nauss.
  After enlisting in the U.S. Army shortly after Pearl Harbor, Jerry 
served for the duration of the war in the 1st Infantry Division, 
nicknamed the Big Red One. He served as a wire troubleshooter and 
risked his life time and time again to ensure that communication lines 
remained intact.
  Jerry was a native Minnesotan, led a distinguished military career 
and exhibited immense bravery landing on the beaches of Normandy on D-
day and fighting through Europe, including in the Battle of the Bulge.
  Because of his heroic actions, Jerry has now been named a Knight of 
the Legion of Honor by French President Hollande. The Legion of Honor 
is the highest decoration in France and commemorates remarkable 
military service.
  It is important that we always remember our Nation's veterans and 
keep those who still serve in our thoughts and prayers.
  I would like to thank Jerry Nauss for his service and congratulate 
him on a much deserved honor. You make Minnesota proud.

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