[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9176]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF THE BOBBY RAY DETACHMENT

  (Mr. DesJARLAIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride I rise today to 
honor the Marine Corps League's Bobby Ray Detachment of McMinnville in 
the Fourth Congressional District.
  For the past 238 years, the Marine Corps has stood as a symbol of 
America's strength and valor. The level of commitment, honor, 
discipline, and courage exemplified by the Corps is unparalleled. By 
banding together both Active Duty and retired marines, the Marine Corps 
League preserves these same values and proves true the motto, ``Once a 
Marine, Always a Marine.''
  Members of the Marine Corps League play an important role in our 
communities. Whether offering assistant service to members, 
commemorating historical occasions, or organizing fundraisers for local 
charities, these individuals embody the principle of ``ductus 
exemplo,'' or ``lead by example.''
  Next month, the Bobby Ray Detachment will host the Marine Corps 
League State Convention. It is an honor to recognize these patriots as 
they bond together to promote the ideals of freedom and democracy.
  I, along with the grateful citizens of Tennessee's Fourth District, 
extend to these marines a heartfelt thanks for the sacrifices made and 
the services rendered to our country.

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