[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7741-7742]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MR. GEORGE A. EMANUELSON

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of George A. 
Emanuelson, a World War II veteran who served as an Armed Gunner with 
the United States Navy aboard the S.S. Mello Franco as well as the S.S. 
James S. Lawson.
  Mr. Emanuelson honorably and faithfully carried out his duties, and 
our country is indebted to him and his fellow sailors for their heroic 
service. As a member of our nation's

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``Greatest Generation,'' Mr. Emanuelson answered the call of duty 
during a perilous time of war. World War II was an event that shaped 
the trajectory of not only our country, but also the entire world. We 
owe service members like Mr. Emanuelson our eternal gratitude for 
standing up against fascism that threatened democracy and safety across 
the globe. Thanks to men and women like Mr. Emanuelson, our democratic 
ideals have persevered and led us to become the most influential nation 
in the world today.
  Mr. Emanuelson makes Minnesotans proud. On behalf of all Minnesotans 
and Americans, I recognize Mr. Emanuelson's dutiful service to our 
country during one of its most dire times of need.

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