HEROISM

Addresses

Denver E. (Earl) Wilson Purple Heart Presentation: Senator McConnell, S4261 [8JY]

Jesse T. Wethington Purple Heart Presentation: Senator McConnell, S2190 [7AP]

Amendments

Zamperini, Louis S.: tribute (S. Res. 531), S6303 [3DE]

Announcements

Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5523 [11SE]

Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1527 [3FE], H2670 [26MR], H4715 [21MY], H7086 [30JY], H8968 [10DE]

Appointments

Medal of Valor Review Board, S5316 [31JY], S6698 [11DE], H10315 [12DE]

State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5315 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Commended for Courage—Guard Unit, Combat Medic Honored for Actions in Afghanistan, S288 [13JA]

Veterans From Lexington, Louisville Areas Mark D-Day Anniversary This Weekend, S3656 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: recognize difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1431 [27JA]

Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4693), H4684 [20MY]

Architect of the Capitol: place a chair honoring American POW/MIA on the Capitol Grounds (see S. 2053), S1233 [27FE] (see H.R. 5391), H7240 [1AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H. Con. Res. 120), H8365 [3DE]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 92), H2301 [11MR]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg (see S. Con. Res. 36), S3295 [22MY]

Closset, Marcel: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient (see H. Res. 752), H7938 [12NO]

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 89), H2198 [5MR]

Johnson, Henry: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see S. 2793), S5564 [11SE] (see H.R. 5459), H7454 [11SE]

Karski, Jan: tribute (see S. Res. 594), S6351 [4DE]

Medal of Honor: award posthumously to Jordan C. Haerter and Jonathan Yale (see H.R. 4233), H2432 [13MR]

National Law Enforcement Museum Act: extend museum construction termination date (see H.R. 4120), H2097 [28FE]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 449), S3075 [15MY]

National Police Week: designate (see H. Res. 578), H4016 [8MY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H223 [14JA]

Oak Creek, WI: recognize anniversary and 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. 698), H7126 [30JY]

Rodriguez, Ramon: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Vietnam War (see H.R. 5302), H7127 [30JY]

Veterans: issue a Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 5085), H6135 [11JY]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 533), H2802 [1AP]

World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see S. Res. 421), S2379 [10AP]

——— tribute to Easy Company, 2d Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division (see S. Res. 401), S1819 [27MR]

Zamperini, Louis S.: tribute (see S. Res. 531), S5218 [31JY] (see H. Res. 774), H8868 [8DE]

Lists

Houston, TX, law enforcement officers memorialized on the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Wall of Honor, H2780 [1AP]

Poems

‘‘In Honor, If?’’ Albert C. Caswell, E970 [12JN]

‘‘Sinise NAVIDAD,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E786 [20MY]

Prayers

Prayer for the Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day: Franklin D. Roosevelt, S3456 [5JN], E917 [9JN]

Proclamations

Denver E. (Earl) Wilson Purple Heart Presentation, S4262 [8JY]

Jesse T. Wethington Purple Heart Presentation, S2190 [7AP]

Remarks in House

Adkins, Bennie G.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1364 [9SE]

Afridi, Shakeel: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H2479 [14MR]

Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4693), H4788 [22MY]

American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 685), H4456–H4458 [19MY]

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (H.R. 1726), H4440–H4444 [19MY]

——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation, H4689 [21MY], H8280 [3DE]

——— tribute to Air Force 377th Air Base Wing of Kirtland AFB, NM, E1125 [9JY]

——— tribute to Air Force 442d Fighter Wing of Whiteman AFB, MO, E4 [7JA]

Brown, Ron: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]

Burrows, Charles R.: Navy Commendation Medal recipient, E234 [25FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H6758, H6778, H6796 [24JY]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (H. Con. Res. 120), H8344 [3DE]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 92), H2779–H2781 [1AP]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H6778 [24JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg (S. Con. Res. 36), H5136, H5137 [9JN]

Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, E970 [12JN], E1039 [20JN]

Carroll, Jim: French Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal recipient, H8200 [1DE]

Charette, William R.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1255 [29JY]

Conde-Falcon, Felix: posthumous Medal of Honor recipient, E570 [10AP]

De Wert (U.S.S.): tribute, E440 [26MR]

Dewey, Duane E.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1199 [22JY]

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1209), H4451–H4453 [19MY]

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, H1602 [5FE]

Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E698 [7MY]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in remembrance of Armed Forces members who died in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, during World War II, H4932 [29MY]

Houston, TX: anniversary of deaths of firefighters killed in hotel fire, H4926 [29MY]

——— tribute to firefighters killed in the line of duty, H6101 [10JY]

Ithaca, NY: tribute to citizens for efforts to assist victims after truck crashed into Simeon’s on the Commons (business), E1132 [9JY]

Kampf, Harrison: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients honored at Medal of Honor Convention, E1741 [4DE]

Korean War: tribute to Robert Harbula and G Co., 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, E485–E487 [1AP], E505–E507 [3AP]

Maine: tribute to public safety dispatchers, E572 [10AP]

McKernan, Dylan: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]

Memorial Day: observance, H4925 [29MY]

Nagler, Arthur: support efforts to obtain World War II military records to facilitate awarding of Purple Heart for being wounded in service, E1440 [17SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum Act: extend museum construction termination date (H.R. 4120), H3217, H3218 [28AP]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, H8285 [3DE], H8367 [4DE], E1742 [4DE]

National Police Week: observance, E718 [8MY]

New Hampshire: tribute to New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony, H4461 [19MY]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H2368 [13MR]

Odierno, Raymond T.: characterization of comments comparing National Guard and active-duty military personnel, E89 [16JA]

Perino, Bruno: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E219 [18FE]

Plunkett, Steve: National Association of Letter Carriers’ Hero of the Year Award recipient, E1375 [10SE]

Prescott, AZ: anniversary of Prescott Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed while battling wildfire, H5761 [25JN]

Robert G. Bradley (U.S.S.): tribute, E439 [26MR]

Rodela, Jose: Medal of Honor recipient, E741 [9MY]

Sales, Robert L.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E219 [18FE]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to defenders of the Alamo, H2195 [5MR]

Sandquist, Ronald N.: Bronze Star recipient, E760 [19MY]

Stitzer, John L.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E889 [30MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H7401 [10SE], H7435, H7439, H7440, H7441 [11SE], E1394 [11SE]

Veterans: issue a Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp (H.R. 5085), H6671 [23JY]

Veterans Day: observance, H7903 [12NO]

Vietnam Veterans Day: observance, H2620 [25MR]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to 1st Squad, 2d Platoon, Hotel Company of the 26th Marine Regiment, H3251 [29AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal, H6041 [10JY]

Wayne Township, PA: tribute to Hometown Heroes Celebration, H7440 [11SE]

World War II: anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, E1532 [12NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 309), H4453–H4456 [19MY]

——— officially recognize the service and sacrifice of African-American soldiers of the 333d Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred during the Battle of the Bulge, E867 [29MY]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H4920, H4922, H4926 [29MY], H5029, H5056 [30MY], H5190, H5193, H5195 [10JN], E890 [30MY], E917 [9JN], E943 [10JN], E1094 [30JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 685), S3192 [20MY]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1827), S1778 [26MR]

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (H.R. 1726), S3308 [22MY], S3536 [10JN]

——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation, S3274 [22MY], S6610 [11DE]

——— Vermont Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 172d Infantry Regiment, Mountain recipient of Army Valorous Unit Award, S219 [9JA], S288 [13JA]

Boston, MA: anniversary of Boston Marathon bombings, S2350 [10AP]

——— tribute to firefighters killed battling a fire in the Back Bay neighborhood, S1807 [27MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S4851, S4852 [24JY]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (H. Con. Res. 120), S6356 [4DE]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 92), S2202 [7AP]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S4884 [24JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg (S. Con. Res. 36), S3309 [22MY]

Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, S3830 [19JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Navy Yard shootings, S5596 [16SE]

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1209), S3192 [20MY]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 381), S2318 [9AP]

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, S5554 [11SE]

Jensen, David: Dept. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S2563 [30AP]

Johnson, Henry: award Medal of Honor posthumously (S. 2793), S5876 [18SE]

Karski, Jan: tribute (S. Res. 594), S6356 [4DE]

National Law Enforcement Museum Act: extend museum construction termination date (H.R. 4120), S2676 [5MY]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (S. Res. 449), S3145, S3146 [15MY]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, S6379–S6381 [8DE]

National Police Week: observance, S2703 [6MY], S2932 [13MY], S2982–S2984, S2994–S2996, S3015 [14MY], S3063, S3066 [15MY]

Schwab, Donald K.: posthumous Medal of Honor recipient, S1917 [1AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5471 [10SE], S5523–S5530, S5534, S5552 [11SE]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking, S2405 [11AP]

Vietnam Veterans Day: establish, S6656 [11DE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4327 [9JY]

Wethington, Jesse T.: Purple Heart recipient, S2190 [7AP]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, S4868, S4869 [24JY]

Wilson, Denver E. (Earl): Purple Heart recipient, S4261 [8JY]

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3421 [4JN], S3433, S3434, S3447–S3449, S3455–S3457, S3463, S3465 [5JN], S3582 [11JN]

——— tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (S. Res. 421), S2387 [10AP], S3243 [21MY]

Zamperini, Louis S.: tribute (S. Res. 531), S6307 [3DE]

Reports filed

Capitol Grounds Use for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 92) (H. Rept. 113–388), H2694 [26MR]

National Law Enforcement Museum Act Museum Construction Termination Date Extension: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4120) (H. Rept. 113–421), H3240 [28AP]

Tribute to Armed Forces Members Who Participated in the June 6, 1944, Amphibious Landing at Normandy, France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 421), S3183 [20MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 92, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H2779 [1AP]

H. Con. Res. 120, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol, H8344 [3DE]

H.R. 685, American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act, H4456 [19MY]

H.R. 1209, award Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Congressional Gold Medal, H4451 [19MY]

H.R. 1726, award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers, H4440 [19MY]

H.R. 4120, National Law Enforcement Museum Act museum construction termination date extension, H3217 [28AP]

S. 309, award World War II Civil Air Patrol members Congressional Gold Medal, H4453 [19MY]

S. 1827, American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act, S1779 [26MR]

S. 2793, award Henry Johnson Medal of Honor posthumously, S5876 [18SE]

S. Con. Res. 36, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg, S3303 [22MY], H5136 [9JN]

S. Res. 401, tribute to Easy Company, 2d Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II, S1831 [27MR]

S. Res. 421, tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S2387 [10AP]

S. Res. 449, National Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3079 [15MY]

S. Res. 531, tribute to Louis S. Zamperini, S5234 [31JY], S6307 [3DE]

S. Res. 594, tribute to Jan Karski, S6352 [4DE]