W.O.C. Kort Miller Plantenberg Post Office

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Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6218, which would designate the postal facility on Blattner Drive in Avon, Minnesota, as the Warrant Officer Candidate Kort Miller Plantenberg Post Office.

Kort was a true Minnesotan. He was born in St. Cloud, raised in Avon, and he graduated from the University of Minnesota in Duluth. In 2016, Kort enlisted in the National Guard as an aircraft electrician. During his time with the Guard, he served a 9-month deployment in Kuwait, where his unit provided aerial medical evacuation. Later, when he returned home, he was hired as a Federal technician, a UH60 mechanic at St. Cloud's Army Aviation Support Facility.

Kort was only 28 when he lost his life 3 years ago this month in a tragic helicopter accident. Two other guardsmen, James A. Rogers, Jr., and Charles P. Nord, lost their lives in the same accident. I am very pleased that my friend and fellow colleague in the Minnesota delegation (Mrs. Fischbach), has offered legislation that will rename post offices in her district in honor of James and Charles.

Kort will be remembered for his passion for flying and for his love of his family and friends. Naming the Avon Post Office after him will allow the community to honor his service to this country and to the great State of Minnesota.

Madam Speaker, I urge all my colleagues in the House of Representatives to support H.R. 6218 honoring an America patriot who paid the ultimate sacrifice to our Nation.

Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Madam Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 6218, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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