[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9578]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          REMEMBERING COLONEL JOE HART OF PEA RIDGE, ARKANSAS

  (Mr. WOMACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of a member of 
the Greatest Generation--Colonel Joe Hart of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, who 
passed away on May 23 at the age of 93. Colonel Joe was known for many 
things. He was a decorated World War II hero, a B-17 pilot, a POW, a 
participant in January 1945's infamous Death March, a Purple Heart 
recipient, a test pilot for Boeing, a patent holder, and the author of 
a book, ``The Hart Dietary Procedure.'' He was a father and 
grandfather, a local radio commentator, and a frequent caller to my 
office.
  Colonel Joe was not shy about his strong opinions, and his many 
visits to my Rogers office to share them were always welcomed by my 
staff. We--and the undoubtedly many others Colonel Joe touched 
throughout his long life--will certainly miss his presence.
  My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in 
peace, Colonel Joe. We will miss you.

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