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       COMMEMORATING 100TH BIRTHDAY OF JOHN BARFIELD OF LOUISIANA

  (Mr. ABRAHAM asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 100th 
birthday of Mr. John Barfield from my home State of Louisiana.
  Mr. Barfield served in World War II under George S. Patton as part of 
the ``Hell-on-Wheels'' 2nd Armored Division. He was deployed to many 
different posts throughout Europe and northern Africa and fought in 
nine

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major battles, including D-day and the Battle of the Bulge. During his 
time in service, he was wounded twice and awarded two Purple Hearts for 
his bravery and his sacrifice.
  Please join me in wishing a happy birthday to a true American hero, 
Mr. John Barfield, whose courage and dedication to this country are 
second to none.

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