Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor an extraordinary hero from Tupper Lake in my district. First Lieutenant Elmer Jebo was drafted into the Army in 1940 where he would participate in military campaigns across Italy. On February 21, 1944, during the Anzio invasion, his position was attacked by six enemy tanks. For his bravery under siege and his courageous conduct to repel these attacks, he was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart by the U.S. Army. Unfortunately, because of significant wounds sustained in combat, Lieutenant Jebo spent many months recovering at Walter Reed Medical Center and never received his medal. He has since passed. After his family reached out to our office, I am honored that we were able to play a small part in preserving the legacy of this north country hero. This Thursday my office will host his family at a ceremony in Washington to present them with Lieutenant Jebo's much-deserved Silver Star. Today I am honored to recognize Lieutenant Jebo's heroic service on the House floor. ____________________”