COMMEMORATING ARMED FORCES DAY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY

On 2025-05-08, Representative Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY-23) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMEMORATING ARMED FORCES DAY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY" in the House.

COMMEMORATING ARMED FORCES DAY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E406-E407] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING ARMED FORCES DAY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ______ HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, May 8, 2025 Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the service of our brave men and women for Armed Forces Day, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day is a 75-year tradition to thank all of those who are currently serving, as well as those who have served and sacrificed to defend our freedom. It is because of their duty, honor, and courage that the United States of America remains free today. This Saturday, the Western New York Armed Forces Committee will honor eleven service men and women to be honored at its 62nd Military Ball, and it is my honor to include in the Record their names as a tribute to their service, and the service of their brothers and sisters in arms: RP2 Amber N. Cardillo--United States Navy. LS1 Anthony Taylor--United States Navy Reserve. SSG Jacob Hinds--United States Army. SSG Andrew Sulski--United States Army Reserve. SSG Kaleb Acosta--New York Army National Guard. SSG Bradley A. Bray--New York Guard Honoree. BMI Brett Lawrence--United States Coast Guard. MST2 Krishnan Muthaiah--United States Coast Guard Reserve. SSgt Favan G. Perez--United States Marine Corps. Sgt Codey Aboff--United States Marine Corps Reserve Honoree. SrA Tess E. Barone--United States Air Force. [[Page E407]] Western New York and the Southern Tier are home to many proud service members and veterans, and our community has a long and proud tradition of military service. It is my honor to recognize their bravery. On behalf of the United States Congress and the constituents of New York's 23rd Congressional District, I thank these men and women for their service and all those who continue to serve with them. ____________________