October 28, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1349 and his brother Dave took the helm of the RECOGNIZING HOSPITAL CORPS- HONORING THE 36TH ANNIVER- company. Over the next 74 years, P.E. led the MAN KENNETH YELLE, RECIPI- SARY OF THE 241 MARINES LOST company as it grew to cover two states with ENT OF TEXAS’ THIRD CONGRES- IN BEIRUT, LEBANON over 2,500 employees. Starting in 1986, he SIONAL DISTRICT 2019 CONGRES- SPEECH OF began to co-publish and write the lead articles SIONAL VETERAN COMMENDA- for 170 issues of the company’s newsletter, TION HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY ‘‘Mac Today’’. Outside of the office, P.E. main- OF NORTH CAROLINA tained strong ties with his faith as a devoted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. HON. VAN TAYLOR Wednesday, October 23, 2019 As a leader in the church’s governing body, OF TEXAS Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Mr. Speak- P.E. served two terms as its moderator. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er, I rise to pay tribute to the 241 American 1972, he was the moderator of the Synod of service members who died in Beirut, Lebanon , and in 1975 he was named the mod- Monday, October 28, 2019 36 years ago. erator of the Synod of Lincoln Trials. P.E. also The vast majority of the Marines and sailors Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, it is served on the board of trustees at the Chris- who tragically lost their lives in the attack were my privilege to honor twelve distinguished mili- tian Theological Seminary, where along with from the 1st Battalion 8th Marines stationed at tary veterans from Texas’ Third Congressional Camp Lejeune, which I have the honor of rep- friend Dick Petticrew, he created ‘‘The District who answered the call to serve their resenting in the Third District of North Caro- MacAllister-Petticrew Chair’’ of the Old Testa- lina. ment Studies. At his alma mater of Carroll Nation honorably, both in uniform and fol- lowing their return to civilian life. The recipi- In addition, we keep the families who lost College, P.E. endowed a ‘‘Chair in Old Testa- their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. ents of the 2019 Congressional Veteran Com- ment Studies’’. Their immense sacrifices should never be mendation exemplify the time-honored quali- overlooked. Later in his career, P.E. began his entrance ties of patriotism, service before self, and bold into the Indiana political arena. Along with In remembering this anniversary today, we leadership. Following their time in service, reaffirm out commitment to not only never for- close friends Harold Ransburg, John Burkhart their efforts in our community have earned get these heroes, but also to ensure that they and Keith Bulen, P.E. helped to bring about a these fine individuals recognition as the recipi- did not die in vain. political revolution within Indiana. He helped to ents of this prestigious commendation. Their The United States of America will never foster the early careers of many Republican stories of sacrifice will encourage future gen- cower to evil and abandon our values. We will candidates such as former Mayor William erations to pursue a life dedicated to the very always stand against enemies of liberty and Hudnut, former Governor , justice. values we cherish as Americans: faith, free- former Senator , and former Thank you to the members of our armed dom, and democracy. One such hero is Hos- Governor and Vice-President MICHAEL PENCE. services, especially to the men and women P.E. was also an integral part of the creation pital Corpsman Kenneth Yelle of McKinney, who serve at Camp Lejeune and Marine of the Parks Foundation and Texas. Corps Air Stations Cherry Point and New served as the chairman of the Foundation for Kenneth Louis Yelle began his service to River, who help guarantee we do just that. many years, helping to transform many of the our nation in 1945 during World War II as an f city’s various parks and public lands. His time integral member of the United States Navy in RECOGNIZING AMERICAN LEGION as a member and then chairman of the Capital , D.C. During the Korean War, he POST 946 Improvements Board helped to see the city served with the 1st Marine Division as a Hos- commit to the building of the RCA Dome and pital Corpsman. For his efforts he would be HON. JOHN JOYCE Convention Center which were important steps awarded with the WWII Victory Medal, Amer- OF PENNSYLVANIA to eventually enticing the Colts of the National ican Area Campaign Medal, Korean Service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Football League to relocate to Indianapolis. Medal, United Nations Medal, and the Presi- Monday, October 28, 2019 These partnerships helped change Indianap- dential Unit Citation. Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- olis from a sleepy stop on the highways of In the years following his military service, er, it is with great pride that I recognize Amer- middle America to a premiere emerging city in Mr. Yelle has found multiple ways to serve his ican Legion Post 946, located in Ursina Bor- the heartland of America. community including his active membership in ough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1919, the American Legion is P.E. leaves behind a larger than life legacy the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lone Star Post that is fitting for the impact he had on the city one of nation’s oldest veterans service organi- No. 2150 in McKinney. At the age of 92 years zation. For a century, the American Legion of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. Dur- old, he still provides transportation to the Vet- has served American communities with serv- ing his life, he was one of the most impactful erans Administration health facilities in ices ranging from offering youth mentoring and local leaders in the city’s public and private Bonham and Dallas for friends and neighbors. educational programs to promoting patriotism sectors, leaving a legacy unmatched by his At the community where he has resided for and our national security. peers. He dedicated his life to the service of many years, he has been an exercise leader Most importantly, the American Legion his clients, employees, and fellow Hoosiers, and a model of physical fitness for his fellow serves as a resource for veterans, oftentimes fundamentally changing the lives of those he residents. Mr. Yelle is continuously called helping veterans and service members in need of support and assistance. served for the better. His unparalleled love for upon to assist others with various projects and Indiana and the city of Indianapolis led to It is a privilege to represent American Le- transportation to appointments. It is because gion Post 946 in the House of Representa- massive changes that impacted not only the of his continuous fellowship and encourage- lives of Hoosiers, but also the skyline of Indi- tives, and I thank its members for their work ment to those in need that he was nominated to serve the Ursina Borough community and anapolis. P.E. will be remembered for his for the Congressional Veteran Commendation. Americans around the country. amazing compassion, charismatic and warm Mr. Yelle is a compassionate and generous f personality, as well civic involvement. Award- patriot who has served our nation both in and ed the Sagamore of the Wabash, Indiana’s CONDEMNING VLADIMIR PUTIN’S out of uniform and who consistently lends a highest public honor, by three separate Gov- HUMAN RIGHT ABUSES hand to those in need. ernors is a testament the influence P.E. had on our state. I feel fortunate to have known Today, a grateful Nation thanks Hospital HON. GEORGE HOLDING him, and I know that his legacy lives on Corpsman Yelle for his exceptional service OF NORTH CAROLINA through the great contributions he made to In- and congratulates him on this recognition. May IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dianapolis, to Indiana, and to the country. On his steadfast example of leadership inspire Monday, October 28, 2019 behalf of Indiana’s Fifth District, I offer my others to live a life of service to a cause great- Mr. HOLDING. Madam Speaker, I rise today condolences to the entire MacAllister family er than themselves. It is my extreme honor to to draw attention to the plight of political pris- and all who mourn his loss and cherish his award him the 2019 Congressional Veteran oners in the Russian Federation, and to com- memory. Commendation for the Third District of Texas. memorate an important anniversary.

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