Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the remarkable life and legacy of an American hero and gentleman, Ernest ``Ernie'' William Mease, who recently passed away at the strong age of 99. A proud Navy veteran, Ernie served our Nation with distinction from 1943 to 1946 during World War II, including at the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle of the war. For his bravery, he was decorated with the Philippine Liberation Medal. After his honorable service, Ernie, a man of his word, built a life of dedication to our Toledo community in northwest Ohio as a real estate developer and a tireless advocate of American Legion Toledo Post 335. The post marked its 100th anniversary with a ceremony at the Toledo Club earlier this year, and I had the great privilege of presenting Ernie with a U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in the post's honor. Ernie was more than a veteran and businessman. He was a devoted husband and father, a friend of hundreds, and a treasured community builder in our community intergenerationally. Mr. Speaker, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife, Joyce; their children, Melissa and David; his brother, Norman; and all who loved him. Today, we honor in America's Congressional Record his memory and his contributions to liberty as one member of the most unselfish generation. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record an article from The Blade. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Ohio?…”