On the recordJune 17, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3682, which is sponsored by my good friend and colleague and fellow committee member on the Veterans' Affairs Committee, Representative Tim Walz, from Minnesota. H.R. 3682 would name the VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Mankato, Minnesota, the Lyle C. Pearson Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. {time} 1630 Lyle Pearson was a World War II prisoner of war who received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Clusters, and the Purple Heart for his service. He was also a lifelong public servant, serving as the Disabled American Veterans National Commander from 1975 to 1976. Recognizing Lyle's service and his sacrifice by naming the CBOC in Mankato after him is a fitting and appropriate honor. I am grateful to Representative Walz for sponsoring this legislation and urge all of my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 3682. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
