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CELEBRATING 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RALPH JOHNSON FROM CHEROKEE, IOWA
(Mr. FEENSTRA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. FEENSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the birthday of Ralph Johnson from Cherokee, Iowa, who turned 100 years old on Monday.
Ralph is a member of the Greatest Generation, serving in the Navy during World War II. He truly embodies the bravery, courage, and selfless sacrifice of an American patriot, working as a head mechanic in the Pacific theater.
If you talk with Ralph, he will tell you harrowing stories about his service, like the time the Japanese flew so low over his ship, he could see the pilot's face.
On behalf of a grateful nation, we thank Ralph for his service and sacrifice.
Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take a moment to recognize Linda Sommerfeld and David Scott, who made Ralph's special day great.
Happy birthday, Ralph. We wish you many blessings.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 64
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