October 28, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 170 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE HONOR FLIGHT OF THE QUAD CITIES FOR ITS 50TH FLIGHT

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 28, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Honor Flight of 
the Quad Cities for its 50th flight.
  The Quad Cities formed a local chapter of the Honor Flight Network, 
called Honor Flight of the Quad Cities (HFQC) in 2008. The mission of 
HFQC is to fly America's veterans to Washington, D.C. in order to honor 
their sacrifices by allowing them visit memorials dedicated to their 
service. I especially extend my gratitude to Robert ``Bob'' Morrison, 
the founder of Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, for his dedication to 
serving local veterans and ensuring they can travel to visit the 
memorials. Mr. Morrison passed away October 7, 2019. He was the first 
Hub Director and took more than 3,000 veterans on 33 flights to see the 
memorials in our nation's capital. His memory and impact on our 
community will be well regarded for generations to come. Thank you 
again to this organization for its commitment to our veterans over the 
course of the 50 flights they have organized.
  It is because of organizations such as the Honor Flight of the Quad 
Cities that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional 
District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate 
the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities on its 50th flight.

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