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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. MATT VAN EPPS
of tennessee
in the house of representatives
Mr. VAN EPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to a remarkable hero from Houston County, Tennessee, who answered the call of duty during a critical chapter in our Nation's history. As the years pass, the profound debt we owe to our Korean War veterans only grows.
Of the 6.8 million Americans who served during the Korean War era, fewer than 300,000 remain with us today. This generation, now largely in their nineties, represents a rapidly dwindling connection to a pivotal struggle for global freedom. It is our sacred obligation to ensure their stories are told and their sacrifices are never forgotten.
extraordinary service, sacrifice, and lifelong dedication of Billy Ellingson. He represents the very best of Tennessee's Volunteer Spirit and the enduring resilience of the American servicemember.
Mr. Billy Ellingson served with pride in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1962, including four years of dedicated active duty during the Korean War era. Beyond his years in uniform, Mr. Ellingson has spent a lifetime giving back to his fellow veterans and his local community. For more than twenty years, he faithfully served as a member of the American Legion Honor Guard, ensuring that fallen comrades received the final, dignified honors they so richly deserved. As he approaches his 90th birthday this July, Mr. Ellingson continues to support and uplift the Houston County community, embodying a lifetime of selfless service.
service and proudly preserve their legacies in the United States Congress.