On the recordApril 10, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an American hero and Orange County citizen, Dick Higgins. Born in Magnum, Oklahoma, Dick served his Nation for 20 years in the Navy before settling in Orange County. Dick was stationed on Ford Island as a radioman during the Pearl Harbor attack, and his efforts that day helped sailors and marines get to land and out of the burning water. His loved ones remember him for his humility and his love of country. At 102, Dick was the last living member of the Orange County's Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. On behalf of Orange County residents, I am honored to recognize Dick Higgins' service and sacrifice on the floor of the House of Representatives. May we always cherish and honor his memory. Observing Black April and the Fall of Saigon





