HEROISM

Addresses

Gjergj Kastrioti (Skanderbeg): Joseph J. DioGuardi, E2431 [18NO]

Veterans Day: Frank A. Camm, E2411 [18NO]

Amendments

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (S. Con. Res. 26), S8394, S8428 [18JY]

Texas: establish four memorials to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (S. 242), S13044 [16NO]

Articles and editorials

Gen. Louis Wilson Dies; Awarded Medal of Honor, S7388 [24JN]

Joint POW-MIA Accounting Group Using DNA Expertise, H667 [16FE]

Respect for Heroes in Iraq, E1103 [26MY]

Sylvania Soldier Survives Suicide Attack; Northview H.S. Grad Is in Coma, With Skull Fracture, Injuries to Arm, Shoulder, H2133 [19AP]

U.S. Students Aid Rescue of Haitians Adrift at Sea, E546 [5AP]

Bills and resolutions

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (see S. 205), S647 [31JA]

Armed Forces: establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see S. 612), S2644 [14MR] (see H.R. 1308), H1507 [15MR]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 4), H79 [4JA]

———recognize the historic commitment of the U.S. to the recovery and full accounting of POW or MIA (see H.J. Res. 18), H587 [14FE]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 338), S13787 [16DE] (see H. Con. Res. 287), H9425 [28OC]

———tribute to servicemen who died during the attempted rescue of American hostages in Iran in 1980 (see H. Res. 256), H2880 [3MY]

Awards, medals, prizes: amend law establishing the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medals of Valor to make certain technical corrections to carry out the intent of the provision (see H.R. 1768), H2470 [21AP]

Bruckenthal, Nathan: urge the Coast Guard to name an appropriate vessel in honor (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3261 [12MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (see S. Con. Res. 26), S3481 [12AP] (see H. Con. Res. 129), H1895 [12AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 258), H136 [6JA]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 19), H136 [6JA]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 1057), H940 [2MR]

———award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 4008), H8733 [6OC]

Conner, Garlin M.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 605), H353 [2FE]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors (see S. 1998), S12682 [10NO] (see H.R. 3352), H6106 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow the public, press, and military families to be present at the arrival at military installations of remains of Armed Forces members who died in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 48), H412 [8FE]

———establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see S. 2157), S14316 [21DE] (see H.R. 2369), H3330 [16MY]

Etchberger, Richard L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 2674), H4139 [26MY]

Firefighters: recognize and honor contributions throughout U.S. history (see H. Res. 188), H1778 [5AP]

Flag—U.S.: request that the flag flown over the Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of U.S. citizens killed in military action (see H. Con. Res. 255), H8513 [28SE]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 23), S9877 [9SE] (see S. Res. 250), S10378 [22SE] (see H.J. Res. 61), H6204 [20JY]

Greece: recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (see H. Res. 290), H3694 [19MY]

Gresko, Richard: award of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4310), H10157 [10NO]

Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr., Post Office Building, Pearl River, NY: designate (see H.R. 3548), H7558 [28JY]

Hispanic Americans: tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 323), H12049 [16DE]

Holland, Milton: issue posthumous Army commission (see H.R. 3412), H6380 [22JY]

Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 569), H351 [2FE]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 561), H351 [2FE]

Miller, Doris: waive certain time limitations to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II (see H.R. 708), H522 [9FE]

National Medal of Honor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 297), H3893 [24MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 39), S6022 [26MY] (see H. Con. Res. 170), H4142 [26MY]

Native Americans: tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 291), H9695 [4NO]

Nelson, Tim: tribute (see S. Res. 144), S5301 [17MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 131), S4547 [28AP]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 266), H3055 [5MY]

Sims, Hugh: tribute (see S. Res. 144), S5301 [17MY]

Taxation: provide a checkoff for a World Trade Center Memorial Fund (see H.R. 1095), H982 [3MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Con. Res. 220), H6934 [27JY] (see H. Res. 427), H7742 [7SE]

———provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 1423), S8487 [19JY]

Texas: establish four memorials to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see S. 242), S739 [1FE]

U.S.S. Arizona Memorial: designate visitor center and other related facilities as the Pearl Harbor Memorial Site (see H.R. 4336), H10226 [15NO]

Veterans: provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March (see H.R. 30), H72 [4JA]

———recognize and honor World War II Filipino veterans for defense of democratic ideals and contribution to the outcome of World War II (see S. Res. 307), S12682 [10NO] (see H. Res. 622), H12049 [16DE]

Veterans Day: honor Army veterans and support mission of Army Freedom Team Salute to recognize unsung heroes who have served this country (see S. Res. 306), S12682 [10NO]

———observance (see S. Res. 305), S12682 [10NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 156), H76 [4JA]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see S. Res. 269), S11212 [6OC] (see H. Res. 30), H80 [4JA]

Winters, Richard D.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2790), H4187 [7JN]

World War II: honor service of men and women who served in the Armed Forces and recognize ``Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend'' held in Pittsburgh, PA (see S. Res. 216), S9158 [27JY]

———honor the service and sacrifice of glider pilots (see H. Con. Res. 283), H9362 [27OC]

Citations

Louis H. Wilson, Jr., awarded Congressional Medal of Honor, S7388 [24JN]

Medal of Honor awarded to First Lieutenant Daniel K. Inouye, S4083 [21AP]

Navy Meritorius Unit Commendation awarded to James R. Sargent, E2075 [7OC]

E-mails

Support military personnel in Iraq, S13645 [15DE]

Eulogies

Wilson, Louis H., Jr.: by Carl E. Mundy, Jr., S9431 [29JY]

Letters

Call for reinforcements at the Alamo (1836): William B. Travis, S1891 [2MR]

Lists

Armed Forces members from the 26th Congressional District of Texas, E2569 [17DE]

Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' honorees, S6726 [16JN]

Weather Channel Interactive, Inc., ``Heroes of the Storm'' honorees, S3138 [4AP]

Poems

``American Hero,'' Jordan M. Meyer, S13329 [18NO]

``Soldier's Reflections,'' Phillip C. Edmundson, H5642 [12JY]

``Things That Make a Soldier Great,'' Edgar Guest, S12704 [10NO]

Remarks in House

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (S. 205), H12215 [18DE]

American Red Cross: tribute to Genesee-Lapeer, MI, chapter's Salute to Everyday Heroes award recipients, E945 [11MY]

Arendt, Harold, Jr.: Purple Heart recipient, E598 [8AP]

Armed Forces: commend selfless acts of servicemembers during times of war, H2731 [28AP]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews, H3921 [25MY]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (H.R. 1308), H2749 [3MY]

———recognize the historic commitment of the U.S. to the recovery and full accounting of POW or MIA (H.J. Res. 18), H665-H669 [16FE], E285 [18FE]

———tribute to diversity of men and women killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H4004 [25MY]

———tribute to families of members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, E2621 [19DE]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H4337 [9JN], H9279 [27OC], E1103 [26MY], E2186 [27OC]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H5087-H5092 [23JN], H8849 [18OC]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 287), H10111 [9NO], E2214 [28OC]

———tribute to servicemen who died during the attempted rescue of American hostages in Iran in 1980 (H. Res. 256), H4810-H4813 [21JN], H5358 [28JN], E1453 [11JY]

Bachkosky, John: Boy Scouts Heroism Award recipient, E2116 [18OC]

Bean, Alvin K.: Army Commendation Medal recipient, E1768 [7SE]

Bend, OR: tribute to Red Cross Mountain River Chapter Real Heroes honorees, E1130 [26MY]

Boy Scouts: tribute to Medal of Merit recipients, E1849 [14SE]

Brierty, Peter: National Forestry Hero award recipient, E2142 [20OC]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Prosecutors' Office Award recipients, E1112 [26MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (H. Con. Res. 129), E1886 [19SE]

———establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (S. Con. Res. 26), H7825-H7827, H7828 [13SE], E1878 [15SE]

CareFlite (organization): anniversary, E1719 [29JY]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Women Veterans Banquet, E1361 [27JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): anniversary of accident costing the lives of the crew, H252, H260 [1FE], E161 [2FE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (H.R. 258), H260 [1FE]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Lima Co., 3d Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, E2065, E2079 [7OC]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors, H5643 [12JY]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Dallas Fire-Rescue Dept. Memorial Service, E2112 [18OC]

Denton County, TX: anniversary of Denton County Firefighters Memorial Service, E2016 [6OC]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (H.R. 2369), E983 [16MY]

———submit report assessing level of cooperation and interaction between POW/Missing Personnel Office and several POW advocacy groups, H4767 [20JN], E1304 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: tribute to Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients, H5806 [14JY]

DeRobbio, Damion: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E954 [12MY]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, H254 [1FE]

Drake, Matthew T.: Purple Heart recipient, H2132 [19AP]

Edwards, CO: tribute to Freedom Park Memorial, E668 [15AP]

Elkins, Miranda: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal award recipient, E2107 [18OC]

Entrikin, Emilie: Boy Scouts National Certificate of Merit award recipient, E1849 [14SE]

Firefighters: recognize and honor contributions throughout U.S. history (H. Res. 188), H1802-H1806 [6AP]

First Coast Energy Shell Corp.: tribute to Tribute to Heroes Campaign for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, H4902 [22JN]

Gabreski AFB, NY: tribute to Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing flood rescue efforts in Sussex County, NJ, E580 [7AP]

Gold Star Mothers Day: observance, H8326 [22SE], E1927 [22SE]

———support goals and ideals (H.J. Res. 61), H8107 [20SE], H8180-H8182 [21SE], E1950, E1952 [27SE], E1972 [28SE], E1997 [29SE]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to St. Mary's Hospital Careflight Unit, E747 [22AP]

Greece: observance of Oxi Day, E2196 [27OC], E2221 [28OC]

———recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (H. Res. 290), E1050 [20MY]

Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr., Post Office Building, Pearl River, NY: designate (H.R. 3548), H9442, H9443 [1NO]

Hernando County, FL: tribute to Hernando County National Guard Unit, H1427 [15MR]

Hester, Leigh Ann: Army Silver Star recipient, E1492 [14JY]

Horn, Ed: Christopher Santora Scholarship Fund Man of the Year Award recipient, E1204 [14JN]

Jones, James R.: Purple Heart recipient, H9110 [26OC]

Kobes, Gerrit: Army Silver Star award recipient, E535 [5AP]

Kulikowski, Nicholas A.: Boy Scouts of America Heroism Award recipient, E2109 [18OC]

Lake Worth, FL: tribute to law enforcement officers involved in the rescue of child who was buried alive, H4076 [26MY]

Law enforcement officers: tribute to Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police members killed in the line of duty, E843 [3MY]

Maffey, Constant O.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1513 [18JY]

Medal of Honor: anniversary, H5643 [12JY]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, H11113 [7DE]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, E1858 [15SE]

New York: tribute to Marine Corps' India Company, E2164 [25OC]

Ortosky, Thomas L.: National Association of Letter Carriers Regional Hero Award recipient, E1918 [21SE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E1020 [19MY]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 266), H3274 [16MY], E964 [13MY], E1080 [24MY]

Phillips, Andrew: Dept. of Justice National Public Safety Medal of Valor recipient, H5918 [18JY]

Pike County, GA: tribute to Boy Scouts' response to motor vehicle accident, E1825 [13SE]

Sea Education Association: tribute to students assisting in rescue of Hatian refugees, E546 [5AP]

Smith, Paul R.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor, E552 [5AP], E610 [12AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1834 [13SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 427), H7774-H7777 [8SE]

———moment of silence to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, H7788 [8SE]

Texas: tribute to police officers killed in the line of duty, E984 [16MY]

Veterans: tribute to individuals who served during World War II as Alamo Scouts, E1453 [11JY]

Veterans Day: observance, H10046 [9NO], H10147, H10148, H10149, H10150, H10153 [10NO], E2306 [9NO], E2324, E2336, E2337 [10NO], E2411 [18NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (H.R. 156), E27 [4JA]

Winters, Richard D.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 2790), H4166 [7JN]

World War II: tribute to 761st Tank Battalion, E1031 [20MY]

Remarks in Senate

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (S. 205), S652 [31JA], S9028 [26JY]

Armed Forces: establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (S. 612), S2647 [14MR]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Marine Corps, S13334 [18NO]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S13644 [15DE], S13771 [16DE]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S9426-S9431 [29JY]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Res. 338), S13942 [16DE], S14302 [21DE]

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' award recipients, S6726 [16JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (S. Con. Res. 26), S3493, S3494 [12AP], S8394 [18JY]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors (S. 1998), S12688 [10NO], S13497 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (S. 2157), S14319 [21DE]

———require revised protocol on media coverage of return to the U.S. of the remains of Armed Forces members killed overseas, S4519 [28AP]

Edwards, CO: tribute to Freedom Park Memorial, S3409 [11AP]

Germany: tribute to monument in honor of Victor Rutkowski in the town of Lindlar, S3815 [18AP]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 250), S10391 [22SE]

Greece: observance of Oxi Day, S12004 [27OC]

Hester, Leigh Ann: Army Silver Star recipient, S7065 [22JN]

Iraq: express condolences to families of victims of military helicopter crash, S512 [26JA]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 39), S9317 [28JY]

Nelson, Tim: tribute (S. Res. 144), S5368 [17MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S5187 [13MY]

———observance (S. Res. 131), S4538, S4602, S4603 [28AP], S5493 [19MY]

Philadelphia, PA: reignition of eternal flame at Revolutionary War Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, S12558 [9NO]

Sims, Hugh: tribute (S. Res. 144), S5368 [17MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S9924, S9925 [12SE]

Texas: establish four memorials to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (S. 242), S749 [1FE], S13044 [16NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S12605 [9NO], S12632, S12635, S12645, S12648 [10NO], S12736 [14NO]

———observance (S. Res. 305), S12703-S12707 [10NO]

Weather Channel Interactive, Inc.: tribute to ``Heroes of the Storm'' series and honorees, S3138 [4AP]

World War II: honor service of men and women who served in the Armed Forces and recognize ``Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend'' held in Pittsburgh, PA (S. Res. 216), S9198 [27JY]

Reports filed

Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 205) (S. Rept. 109-24), S2383 [9MR]

Columbia Space Shuttle Memorials Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 242) (S. Rept. 109-145), S11558 [19OC]

Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr., Post Office Building, Pearl River, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3548), S13785 [16DE]

Statements

Level of Cooperation and Interaction Between Dept. of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office and Several POW Advocacy Groups: National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia, E1304 [21JN]

Tribute to Fallen Navy SEALS: Joseph Maguire, S9429 [29JY]

———Pete Van Hooser, S9430 [29JY]

Tribute to Kevin J. (Jack) Dempsey: Jennifer Dempsey, E36 [6JA]

Tribute to Richard Schild and Daniel M. Cuka, S13645 [15DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 188, recognize and honor firefighters' contributions throughout U.S. history, H1802 [6AP]

H. Res. 256, tribute to servicemen who died during the attempted rescue of American hostages in Iran in 1980, H4810 [21JN]

H. Res. 266, support goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day, H3273 [16MY]

H. Res. 427, anniversary of terrorist attacks, H7774 [8SE]

H.J. Res. 18, recognize the historic commitment of the U.S. to the recovery and full accounting of POW or MIA, H665 [16FE]

H.J. Res. 61, support goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day, H8180 [21SE]

H.R. 3548, Heinz Ahlmeyer, Jr., Post Office Building, Pearl River, NY, H9442 [1NO]

S. 205, Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act, S653 [31JA], S9028 [26JY], H12215 [18DE]

S. 242, Columbia Space Shuttle Memorials Act, S750 [1FE], S13044 [16NO]

S. Con. Res. 26, establish a memorial in the Capitol to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93, S8394 [18JY]

S. Con. Res. 26, establish a memorial in the U.S. Capitol to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93, S3493 [12AP], H7825 [13SE]

S. Con. Res. 39, support goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S6058 [26MY], S9317 [28JY]

S. Res. 131, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S4596, S4604 [28AP]

S. Res. 144, tribute to Tim Nelson and Hugh Sims, S5367, S5369 [17MY]

S. Res. 216, honor service of men and women who served in World War II and recognize ``Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend'' held in Pittsburgh, PA, S9187, S9199 [27JY]

S. Res. 250, support goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day, S10383, S10391 [22SE]

S. Res. 269, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, S11238 [6OC]

S. Res. 305, Veterans Day, S12694, S12707 [10NO]

S. Res. 306, honor Army veterans and support mission of Army Freedom Team Salute to recognize unsung heroes who have served this country, S12694, S12708 [10NO]

S. Res. 307, recognize and honor World War II Filipino veterans for defense of democratic ideals and contribution to the outcome of World War II, S12694, S12708 [10NO]

S. Res. 338, tribute to Armed Forces members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S13812-S13856 [16DE]

Tributes

Lantos, Representative, H5765 [13JY]