[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18678]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF DONALD R. BOYER

  (Mr. YODER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the service and sacrifice of 
one of my constituents and my friend, Donald R. Boyer, who passed away 
on November 21, 2015.
  Don was a World War II veteran, fought bravely in the Battle of the 
Bulge, was captured by German forces, and spent many months as a 
prisoner of war, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.
  After World War II, Don worked for the Chrysler Corporation as a zone 
real estate manager for 27 years. Throughout his career, Don found 
several ways to continue to serve our Nation and fellow veterans.
  He was commander of Post 370 and Second District commander of the 
American Legion, trustee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 846, and 
was serving as local chapter commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of 
War when he unfortunately passed away.
  Don also served on my Veterans Advisory Committee for more than 5 
years, providing great insight to issues involving our Armed Forces, 
veterans, and their families.
  Mr. Speaker, without Don's service and sacrifice, along with all the 
men and women of the Greatest Generation, our Nation would not be as 
resilient and flourishing as it is today, and we remain ever thankful 
for their service.

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