Recognizing Distinguished Military Service Within Western New York: Clarence Veterans Day Ceremony 2023

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Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in honor of Veterans Day, and the service and sacrifice of those brave men and women who dedicated their lives to protecting the United States of America. Western New York has a strong tradition of service, and I speak today to join the Clarence community in recognizing the valor of 16 veterans who have served our Nation proudly.

On November 11, 2023--this Veterans Day--these 16 names will be added to the Clarence Veteran's Memorial Honor Walls. I am honored to include in the Record their names to be remembered forever.

Edward T. Ballow--Army

Mark A. Callanan--Marine Corps

Douglas J. Chadwick--Marine Corps

John C. Gettens--Army

Jack M. Leo--Air Force

Vernon A. Miller--Navy

Donald R. Miller--Army

Claron R. Miller--Army

Willis F. Miller--Army

Christopher L. Odien--Navy

John W. Patton--Navy

Albert Rabin, Sr.--Army

Robert H. Riegle--Army

Kenneth G. Schroeder, Jr.--Navy

Donald C . Valone--Air Force

Donald H. Webster, Jr.--Air Force

On behalf of the constituents of the 23rd District of New York, the United States Congress, and a grateful Nation, please join me in thanking these brave men for their dutiful service to the greatest country on earth.

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