[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 8518] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]SNOHOMISH COUNTY WORLD WAR II VETERAN'S PROJECT ______ HON. RICK LARSEN of washington in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Snohomish County World War II Veteran's Project participants and organizers. I would like to begin by thanking all veterans for their service to our country. From the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, our men and women in uniform have overcome and continue to overcome tremendous adversity to fulfill their missions. Our nation's veterans have helped keep us safe, and helped keep us free. It is important that our community remembers and honors the sacrifices made by the men and women who have served in our military, as well as their families and supporters. Although future generations may never meet a veteran of World War II, the book assembled by Janell Wood and Christina Moore, ``War and Sacrifice,'' will help all of us understand how our neighbors in and around Snohomish County contributed to this nation's largest war effort at home and abroad. I thank Janell and Christina for their work recording the individual histories of this diverse group that came together to defeat the Axis Powers. I also recognize the following individuals whose experiences during World War II comprise this book, and honor them for their service: Lois Auchterlonie, Elwood Barker, William Brayton, Donald Brown, Lawrence ``Maggie'' Bryant, Jospeh Burkard, Dan Burris, H.B. ``Chris'' Christie, Paul Cormier, Herbert Courtney, William Dean, Ted Dufour, Roy Eastman, Fred Ensslin, Earl Horn, William Huested, Frank Hutchins, Leo Hymas, Stanley Innes, Edwin Kirchgessner, Grace Kortbein, Arthur Langdon, Marcelle ``Honey'' Langdon, Arthur Larson, Eleanor Leight, Leonard Martin, Harold McMahon, Truman Merritt, William Miller, William Moore, Robert Otto, David Pesznecker, Wallace Pesznecker, Art Poier, Paul Schaus, Ervin Schmidt, Allen Stewart, Jack Terhar, George Thorleifson, William Tygret, Louise Vandervanter, Maurice Vincent, Mick Wagelie, Jack Walter, Maynard Wege, Theodore West, Lonnie Williams, and Robert Willingham. Our nation's triumph in World War II could not have occurred without the hard work and sacrifice of these men and women and millions of others who gave up ordinary jobs as teachers, factory workers, and businessmen to fight enemies of freedom around the world. Upon returning to the United States and civilian life, these brave men and women helped America achieve an era of unprecedented economic prosperity. To the veterans of World War II, and those that supported them, thank you for service to our country, and your involvement in our community. ____________________