Floor SpeechNeutral2018-07-25

HONORING JOHN A. PALUMBO

Veterans

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On 2018-07-25, Representative Andy Barr (R-KY-6) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING JOHN A. PALUMBO" in the House. The speech addressed veterans affairs.

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HONORING JOHN A. PALUMBO

Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Page H7171] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JOHN A. PALUMBO (Mr. BARR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a special man, Mr. John A. Palumbo, from Lexington, Kentucky, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 97. Mr. Palumbo was born in 1921 in Schenectady, New York. As a youth, he was a boxer, winning a Golden Glove, and then moved to Lexington to attend the University of Kentucky. During his time as a student, World War II was raging, and Mr. Palumbo volunteered for the United States Army Infantry 1st Division. Following basic training, he was sent to England to train for the D- day invasion. He landed on Omaha Beach at H-hour plus 58 minutes, actually swimming ashore when his landing boat received a direct hit and sank. He fought across Europe and received many citations for his brave service, including the World War II Victory Medal and the Bronze Star. After the war, Mr. Palumbo returned to Lexington, finished his education, married Nancyetta, and earned a law degree from the University of Kentucky. He worked for years in the lumber business and, as a Lexington developer, contributed greatly to the city of Lexington. He was well respected in the business community and was active in several civic organizations. Mr. Palumbo and his fellow veterans are true heroes. As members of the Greatest Generation, they willingly served to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. I am humbled to honor the life of an American hero, Mr. John A. Palumbo, before the United States Congress, and I extend my deepest condolences to his family during this time. ____________________

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HONORING JOHN A. PALUMBO Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Page H7171] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JOHN A. PALUMBO (Mr. BARR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a special man, Mr. John A. Palumbo, from Lexington, Kentucky, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 97. Mr. Palumbo was born in 1921 in Schenectady, New York. As a youth, he was a boxer, winning a Golden Glove, and then moved to Lexington to attend the University of Kentucky. During his time as a student, World War II was raging, and Mr. Palumbo volunteered for the United States Army Infantry 1st Division. Following basic training, he was sent to England to train for the D- day invasion. He landed on Omaha Beach at H-hour plus 58 minutes, actually swimming ashore when his landing boat received a direct hit and sank. He fought across Europe and received many citations for his brave service, including the World War II Victory Medal and the Bronze Star. After the war, Mr. Palumbo returned to Lexington, finished his education, married Nancyetta, and earned a law degree from the University of Kentucky. He worked for years in the lumber business and, as a Lexington developer, contributed greatly to the city of Lexington. He was well respected in the business community and was active in several civic organizations. Mr. Palumbo and his fellow veterans are true heroes. As members of the Greatest Generation, they willingly served to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. I am humbled to honor the life of an American hero, Mr. John A. Palumbo, before the United States Congress, and I extend my deepest condolences to his family during this time. ____________________