June 4, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 93 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING USMC SERGEANT GERALD GWALTNEY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize U.S. 
Marine Corps Sergeant Gerald Gwaltney.
  An Alexander County native, Sergeant Gwaltney was sent on four major 
landings in the Pacific during World War II, including Iwo Jima, where 
he witnessed the iconic American flag raising there.
  In the line of duty, Sergeant Gwaltney sacrificed himself for his 
men, costing him the use of his right hand. Even after brushing with 
death and experiencing the horrors of combat, this selfless patriot 
said he would do it all over again.
  This year, President Trump signed a law directing the Secretary of 
Defense to conduct a commemorative program for the 75th anniversary of 
World War II. It is important to take such opportunities like this 
week's commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-day to highlight 
heroes like Sergeant Gwaltney and remember the brave Americans who 
fought and died for our country in World War II to preserve our 
freedom.

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