Thomas E. Petri: “The bill before us designates what is a Federal building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the Richard B. Anderson Federal…”

“The bill before us designates what is a Federal building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the Richard B. Anderson Federal Building. Richard Beatty Anderson served in the United States Marines during World War II in the Marshall Islands. He sacrificed his life to save three other marines by throwing his body on a live grenade and taking the full impact of the explosion. Private First Class Anderson was evacuated to a ship where he died of his wounds on February 1, 1944. His heroism and loyalty in the face of certain death earned him the Medal of Honor. The United States Navy destroyer USS Richard B. Anderson was named in his honor in 1945 and went on to serve in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, earning 15 battle stars. This bill is a fitting tribute to Private First Class Anderson's sacrifice and service to his country. I support this measure and urge my colleagues to do the same.”