[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8935]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          UNITED STATES AIR FORCES ESCAPE AND EVASION SOCIETY

  (Ms. TSONGAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in advance of Memorial Day 
weekend, to recognize the brave men and women of the U.S. Air Forces 
Escape and Evasion Society, or AFEES, whose bravery and ingenuity in 
the face of danger is surpassed only by their dedication to this 
country.
  Formed in 1964, AFEES is an organization created by aircrew members 
who evaded capture by enemy forces during foreign wars, with the 
assistance of resistance organizations and patriotic nationals of 
foreign countries. This organization includes downed aircrew members 
and people who directly aided them in escape and evasion.
  In recognition of these heroic efforts, I introduced the U.S. Air 
Forces Escape and Evasion Society Recognition Act of 2014 this week to 
award this deserving organization the Congressional Gold Medal. 
Awarding this medal will serve to recognize a group of veterans whose 
names are synonymous with service, selflessness, and fortitude.
  I invite every Member of this Chamber to join me in cosponsoring this 
legislation.

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