[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7448]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE DISABLED VETERANS MEMORIAL IN UNION, MISSOURI

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2017

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Disabled 
Veterans Memorial in Union, Missouri. The memorial is located in 
Veterans Memorial Park which broke ground in 2013 to provide nearly 44 
acres of multi-use facilities for the Union community. This dedication 
of this beautiful memorial is taking place on Sunday, May 7, 2017. May 
7th also marks a historic day when, in 1945, Nazi Germany 
unconditionally surrendered to the allies at Reims, France, ending 
World War II in the European theater. I can think of no better day to 
reflect on the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform make every 
day. This day of dedication will feature numerous members of the Union 
community and local veterans including: pastors, legion honor guard, 
and local high school bands.
  This memorial has been 20 years in the making and would not be a 
reality without the dedication of stakeholders throughout Missouri. The 
memorial has been funded through private donations from individuals and 
groups within the community. With the cost for this memorial totaling 
around $240,000, this major undertaking clearly demonstrates the 
commitment of these citizens to bringing honor and distinction to the 
Disabled Veterans of Missouri and the United States. The memorial not 
only honors the Disabled Veterans that served so proudly, but also 
honors Prisoners of War and those who are Missing in Action. 
Additionally, this memorial is endorsed by the National Paralyzed 
Veterans of America and the Franklin County Disabled Veterans of 
America.
  I ask you to join me in recognizing the Disabled Veterans Memorial in 
Union, Missouri. This memorial will show the gratitude we feel as a 
nation for those who have worn the uniform and sacrificed so much for 
this great nation.

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