HEROISM

Addresses

Flight 93 National Memorial: Gordon Felt, S7398 [4DE]

Leesburg, VA, War Memorial to Fallen Soldiers Dedication: John Epperly, E1711 [19OC]

Police Week: Representative Marchant, E818 [16MY]

Amendments

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 472), S6661, S6676 [21SE]

World War II: tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (S. Res. 418), S6003, S6004, S6010 [2AU]

Announcements

Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6080 [11SE]

Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1597 [27MR], H2845 [17MY]

Appointments

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, S5319 [24JY], S6558 [20SE], H6739 [12DE]

State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

Articles and editorials

Laurel Man Receives French Military Honor, S1992 [22MR]

Why Malala Inspires Us, E1695 [12OC]

World War II—Taking the Lead, S1993 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

——— classify as a refugee of special humanitarian concern to the U.S. (see H. Res. 723), H4655 [29JN]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see S. 2885), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

——— celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation’s defense (see H. Res. 802), H6276 [21SE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 134), H5201 [24JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2030 [19AP]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 2404), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4933), H2206 [26AP]

Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5926), H3660 [7JN]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (see S. Res. 388), S1195 [1MR]

Navy: provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers (see S. Con. Res. 46), S3782 [6JN]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE] (see H. Res. 833), H6828 [17DE]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Res. 775), H5765 [10SE]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S3631 [24MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 684), H3699 [8JN]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see S. 2255), S2242 [29MR] (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

World War II: recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force (see S. Res. 577), S6626 [21SE]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see S. Res. 418), S2324 [16AP] (see H. Res. 777), H5860 [11SE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Essays

Sacrifice a Soldier Makes: Katie Smith, E1230 [11JY]

Letters

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1816 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1816 [16AP]

Forensic analysis of events surrounding the death of Rafael Peralta relative to nomination to receive the Medal of Honor: Vincent J.M. DiMaio, H3139 [18MY]

Lists

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S6433–S6437 [19SE]

Massachusetts residents killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Massachusetts residents with close ties to those killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6099 [11SE]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S6105 [11SE], H5779 [11SE]

Obituaries

Blunk, Jonathan, H5299 [26JY]

Boik, Alexander J. (A.J.), H5299 [26JY]

Childress, Jesse, H5299 [26JY]

Cowden, Gordon W., H5299 [26JY]

Ghawi, Jessica, H5300 [26JY]

Larimer, John, H5300 [26JY]

McQuinn, Matt, H5300 [26JY]

Medek, Micayla, H5300 [26JY]

Moser, Veronica, H5300 [26JY]

Sullivan, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Teves, Alex, H5300 [26JY]

Wingo, Rebecca, H5299 [26JY]

Poems

‘‘Few,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1427 [3AU], E1614 [21SE]

‘‘Follow Me,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1944 [17DE]

‘‘Going Deeppppppp!’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1259 [17JY]

‘‘Heart of Texas,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1221 [10JY]

‘‘I Volunteered,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H2193 [26AP]

‘‘I’m EOD,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1943 [17DE]

‘‘I’m Still Standing,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1897 [11DE]

‘‘I’m Your Captain,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1945 [17DE]

‘‘In Honor’s Code,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1414 [3AU]

‘‘New Hope’’, E781 [11MY]

‘‘Praetorians,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S6539 [20SE]

‘‘Sense To Find . . .,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H5301 [26JY]

‘‘Stand for Something,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1958 [19DE]

‘‘They’ll Not Take That From You,’’ Albert C. Caswell, H2638 [10MY]

‘‘To the 10th Power,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E525 [16AP]

‘‘We Now So Weep,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S8451 [27DE]

‘‘Written on Your Soul,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E333 [7MR]

‘‘You Have No Idea,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1496 [12SE]

Prayers

Prayer for the Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day: Franklin D. Roosevelt, S3748 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Afridi, Shakeel: classify as a refugee of special humanitarian concern to the U.S., H5774 [11SE]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S., H2794 [16MY]

Army: expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941, H3108 [18MY]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), H5264 [25JY], H5297–H5302 [26JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5081, H5082, H5117, H5118 [23JY], H5135, H5149 [24JY], H5212 [25JY], H5532 [1AU], E1362 [31JY], E1416 [3AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 117), H2297, H2298 [7MY]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H5153 [24JY]

Colalillo, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H1022 [29FE]

Conti, Maurice and Sophie: New Zealand Bravery Medal recipients, E712 [7MY]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1291 [8MR]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War, H3125 [18MY], E954 [1JN]

Davidson, Steven B.: Army Times (publication) Soldier of the Year award recipient, E1739 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: transport and escort of combat casualties remains funding, E1286 [19JY]

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, H518, H519, H521 [7FE]

Florida: tribute to 13th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1327 [25JY]

Gadsden, AL: tribute to Gadsden Police Dept., Medal of Valor recipients, E1391 [2AU]

Gaylor, Gregory: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E1611 [21SE]

Gilder, Larry: Jefferson County, TX, Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Award recipient, E1837 [29NO]

Gray, Marion: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E104 [1FE]

Green-Byrd, Danielle: American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Distinguished Woman Warrior Award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Greenwalt, Sophia: American Red Cross Everyday Hero Award recipient, E754 [9MY]

Holleder, Donald: Distinguished Service Cross recipient posthumously, E1487 [12SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, H5149 [24JY]

Hunter, Michael S.; Silver Star and Bronze Star With Valor recipient, E1589 [21SE]

Jackson, H. Joaquin: Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor inductee, E1391 [2AU]

Kavadas, Pete: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association honoree, E1808 [27NO]

Kosta, Stanley: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E375 [19MR]

Law enforcement officers: tribute, H5917 [12SE]

Leesburg, VA: dedication of war memorial to fallen soldiers, E1711 [19OC]

Military Order of the Purple Heart (organization): tribute to Michael A. DiRaimondo Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Military Order of the World Wars (organization): tribute to Conejo Valley Chapter, E1102 [21JN]

Navy: report on review, findings, and actions pertaining to the Medal of Honor nomination of Rafael Peralta, H3138 [18MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6810, H6814 [17DE], H6829, H6830, H6831, H6832, H6833, H6835, H6837 [18DE], H7273, H7278, H7279, H7280, H7349, H7350, H7353–H7356 [19DE], H7364 [20DE], E1944 [17DE], E1952 [19DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (H. Res. 833), H6815–H6825 [17DE], E1947 [18DE]

Nowakowski, Arthur: Silver Star recipient, E317 [6MR]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, E1490 [12SE], E1518 [13SE]

——— condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Res. 775), H5973 [13SE]

Operation American Heroes (organization): tribute, E1977 [21DE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H2052 [24AP], H2666 [15MY], H2743 [16MY], H2815 [17MY], E793 [15MY]

Pierce, Angela: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E684 [27AP]

Police Week: observance, H2665 [15MY], H2719 [16MY], H2815 [17MY], E806 [15MY], E818 [16MY], E860 [18MY]

Powers, Francis G.: Silver Star recipient, E1092 [20JN]

Prince George’s County, MD: tribute to firefighters, E358 [8MR]

Provencher, Philip D.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E26 [17JA]

Rivera, Antonio: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Service Member of the Year Award recipient, E1637 [21SE]

Salazar, Jeffery: Bronze Star recipient, E1936 [13DE]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to defenders of the Alamo, H1166 [6MR]

Sumida, Michael T.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1989 [21DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5749 [10SE], H5769, H5770, H5771, H5772, H5773, H5774, H5775, H5822–H5826, H5848, H5851 [11SE], E1472, E1476, E1478, E1479, E1480, E1481, E1483 [11SE]

Texas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, E706 [7MY]

Tornadoes: tribute to first responders in Alabama, E651 [25AP]

TownSquareBuzz Foundation: tribute to ‘‘Red Shirt Fridays’’ campaign in McKinney, TX, to assist veterans returning from war, E419 [22MR]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of release of ‘‘Alcatraz Eleven’’ from POW camp in North Vietnam, H812 [16FE]

——— tribute to Hmong pilots trained to fly ‘‘secret war’’ counterinsurgency missions, E1081 [19JN]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), H1814–H1817 [16AP], E546, E553 [17AP]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (H. Res. 601), E463 [28MR]

West Liberty, KY: tribute to first responders, E1462 [10SE]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of Midway, H3588 [7JN]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H3484, H3489 [6JN], E989 [6JN]

——— recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force, E1665 [28SE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 6588), H6342 [13NO], H6347 [14NO], H6472 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S6433 [19SE]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Con. Res. 134), S5628 [26JY]

——— condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (S. Con. Res. 53), S5296, S5297 [24JY]

——— express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5239, S5243, S5244, S5248, S5250 [23JY], S5280 [24JY], S5364 [25JY], S5466 [26JY], S5863 [1AU]

Campbell, Ben: National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipient, S3079 [10MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5265–S5267, S5283, S5298 [24JY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 117), S3049 [9MY]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5282 [24JY]

Diaz, Matthew: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S385 [7FE]

Families of Flight 93 (organization): tribute, S7398 [4DE]

Fetz, Alisha: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, and celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, S3728 [5JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (S. Res. 388), S1105 [29FE], S1369 [1MR], S4412 [21JN]

Honor America Days: observance, S4629 [26JN]

Moore, Brandon: Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipient, S151 [30JA]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Kansas officers, S3161 [15MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8049–S8051, S8056, S8059, S8060, S8061, S8064 [17DE], S8099, S8104, S8123, S8131 [18DE], S8175–S8177 [19DE], S8296 [20DE], S8442, S8451 [27DE], S8505 [28DE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (S. Res. 621), S8089, S8090 [17DE], S8100–S8103 [18DE]

Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 472), S6676 [21SE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S3170 [15MY]

——— observance (S. Res. 456), S3103 [10MY]

Police Week: observance, S3161, S3169 [15MY]

Senate: moment of silence in memory of victims of Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings, S5239 [23JY]

Sorenson, Daren S.: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S1998 [22MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6075–S6081, S6085, S6086, S6091–S6093, S6095, S6097, S6098, S6099 [11SE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), S4850, S4916 [11JY]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (S. Res. 523), S5023 [16JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 418), S3071–S3073 [10MY]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3740, S3769 [6JN]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (S. Res. 418), S2382 [17AP], S6010 [2AU]

Songs

‘‘Call to Courage,’’ Darron McKinney, E159 [8FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 117, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, H2297 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 134, condemn, Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5297 [26JY]

H. Res. 775, condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5973 [13SE]

H. Res. 833, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, H6815 [17DE]

H.R. 3001, award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, H1814 [16AP]

S. 418, award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol, S3071 [10MY]

S. Con. Res. 46, provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor military divers, S3783 [6JN]

S. Con. Res. 53, condemn Aurora, CO, movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5309 [24JY]

S. Res. 388, commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events, S1208, S1369 [1MR]

S. Res. 418, tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan in World War II, S2326 [16AP], S6011 [2AU]

S. Res. 456, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3090, S3103 [10MY]

S. Res. 472, Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day, S3639 [24MY], S6676 [21SE]

S. Res. 523, tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, S5024, S5050 [16JY]

S. Res. 577, recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force during World War II, S6630, S6680 [21SE]

S. Res. 621, condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtwon, CT, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8073, S8090 [17DE]