[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 6]
[House]
[Pages 7668-7669]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        FIRST COUNTY OF VETERANS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, May 29, I will 
have the privilege of attending a ceremony and play in Warren County, 
Pennsylvania, titled, ``Beyond Glory,'' which will highlight the 
stories of eight Medal of Honor recipients in the wars of the 20th 
century.
  The theme of the evening is First County of Veterans, recognizing the

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fact that Warren County, Pennsylvania, has the largest veteran 
population per capita of any county in Pennsylvania. I am looking 
forward to celebrating this special evening with local veterans who 
have sacrificed so much.
  Mr. Speaker, Memorial Day is right around the corner, and as the 
proud father of an Army soldier and a daughter-in-law who is now a 
veteran, it is my privilege to serve our Nation's veterans and my honor 
to recognize those who have lost their lives in service to our country.
  Memorial Day for many Americans has become the holiday that marks the 
start of the summer season, but for the men and women who have served 
in our Armed Forces, and in doing so gave their lives, we owe them our 
remembrance and demonstrated appreciation.
  It is my sincere hope that you will pause this Memorial Day in 
remembrance of our fallen soldiers, whose courage and bravery sustain 
our liberty.

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