Recognizing Mr. Michael Tarr on Being Named Marquette County Veteran of the Year
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Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mr. Michael A. Tarr for being named the 2025 Marquette County Veteran of the Year. This well-deserved honor reflects his steadfast dedication to his fellow Servicemembers, the communities throughout the Upper Peninsula, and our Nation.
Mr. Tarr faithfully served 26 years in the U.S. Army, earning numerous military decorations including, but not limited to, the Army Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. These honors stand as a testament to Mr. Tarr's unwavering dedication to his fellow Servicemembers and our great Nation.
After retiring from the U.S. Army, Mr. Tarr continued to serve his community, fellow Veterans, and country as a member of numerous Veteran organizations. Serving as a National Committee Member and Volunteer Director for Wish for Our Heroes (W4OH) since 2012, he has invested innumerable hours in helping Servicemembers and Veterans who are facing financial hardships. Playing a key role in fundraising for W4OH, he has been essential in raising over $15 million and granting over 20,000 wishes across our country. Mr. Tarr also serves as Executive Director for Walk Among Heroes, leading operations to return WWII Veterans to battlefields they once fought on by coordinating all travel, lodging, and transportation. In addition to helping share the stories of WWII Veterans, he has had the distinct honor of leading battlefield walks for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans.
Mr. Tarr has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to ensuring that the sacrifices of our Nation's heroes are not forgotten by future generations. In 2025, he launched the Walk Among Heroes Youth Ambassador Program where high school students walk the grounds of historic battlefields while learning from WWII Veterans.
Mr. Speaker, let us all join in recognizing Michael A. Tarr for receiving the prestigious honor of being named the 2025 Marquette County Veteran of the Year. I thank him for his enduring commitment to Veterans, his community, and our great country.
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