[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 19603]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING ONE OF MINNESOTA'S FINEST FAMILIES

  (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
74th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and to honor all Minnesotans and all 
Americans who served in World War II. I would like to recognize the 
service of one Minnesota family in particular.
  In 1885, Carl Nolte moved to Martin County, Minnesota, with his wife, 
Louise. They had 12 children and numerous grandchildren. An impressive 
36 members of the Nolte family joined the Armed Forces and served in 
World War II. Fortunately, all 36 family members survived the war. 
However, two were wounded during their service.
  It is often said that those who served in World War II belong to the 
Greatest Generation. I believe that the heroism and the dedication that 
this family demonstrated proves this to be true.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank this Minnesota family for their 
service to our Nation, and I would also like to wish one of them a very 
happy birthday. This week Loren Wessel of Truman, Minnesota, turns 96 
years old. Happy birthday, Loren.

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