E422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 19, 2021 Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I While we are saddened by her passing, we RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica- take comfort in her example of a life well lived WALTER GANN tion and character in all of his future accom- and the legacy she leaves behind. On behalf plishments. of the 4th Congressional District of Mississippi, HON. TRENT KELLY f we honor the memory of Ms. Susan Ann OF MISSISSIPPI Shank, a loving wife, a dedicated civil servant, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF TODD and a woman of God. GALE Monday, April 19, 2021 f Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, HON. TRENT KELLY PERSONAL EXPLANATION I rise today to celebrate the life and service of OF MISSISSIPPI Corporal Walter Gann, an American hero and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LAUREN BOEBERT an outstanding representation of the state of Monday, April 19, 2021 Mississippi. OF COLORADO Walter Gann was born on January 31, 1922 Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to John and Mary Rogers Gann. He spent the I rise today to celebrate the life of Todd Gale. Monday, April 19, 2021 first eighteen years of his life in Calhoun City, Mr. Gale was an outstanding Mississippian Mississippi. Only July 3, 1941 he joined the and I join his loved ones in mourning his loss. Mrs. BOEBERT. Madam Speaker, I was United States Army Air Forces in Jackson, Todd was born In Columbus, Mississippi on participating in a Natural Resources Com- Mississippi and was soon deployed to the October 9, 1968. He was educated at Heritage mittee Forum and asking my invited witness Philippines. At eighteen years old Walter faced Academy before matriculating to Mississippi questions and missed the vote. Had I been attack by the Japanese Imperial Army. After State University where he studied Landscape present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call several months of battle with minimal food, Architecture. After graduating, he joined the No. 118, H.R. 1195. supplies, and medical care, the American sol- United States Forest Service in Ketchikan, f diers were forced to surrender; the Bataan Alaska. Death March began on April 9, 1942. Corporal Todd Gale married Stephanie McLain on HONORING THE LIFE OF JACOB Gann, enduring shrapnel wounds and mal- July 16, 1994. With her support, Todd earned BURNS nutrition, marched 65 miles in the blistering his Masters Degree in Economic Development heat. from the University of Southern Mississippi. HON. TROY BALDERSON It is believed Corporal Gann arrived at Fu- He soon became the General Manager of Co- OF OHIO kuoka POW Camp No. 1 on Kyushu Island lumbus Light and Water. He served on the where he faced barbaric treatment from Japa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boards of the Tennessee Valley Public Power nese guards. He was eventually transported to Association and American Public Power Asso- Monday, April 19, 2021 Japan; Gann and his fellow soldiers stood ciation. Todd was a community servant and Mr. BALDERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise shoulder to shoulder on the Japanese hell was active on the boards of Main Street Co- today to honor the life of Jacob Edward Burns. ship. Men died by the dozens of suffocation, lumbus, Columbus Lowndes Humane Society, Jacob, 35, passed away Saturday, April 3, starvation, and dysentery. In Japan, Corporal Mississippi University for Women Advisory 2021 as the result of an automobile accident. Gann was a POW for three and a half years. Board and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Vestry He was born August 26, 1985 in Zanesville to Corporal Gann was released upon American and Junior Warden. David and Bonnie Burns. Victory and was immediately treated in a Left to cherish Todd’s memory are his wife, Jacob was a Philo graduate and retired as Washington hospital before returning home. Stephanie; children, Stormy and Gunnar; and a Staff Sergeant from the United States Air His family rejoiced to see him alive and safe. his godchildren. Todd was a beloved member Force on November 27, 2019. He had a He was called to testify in the war crime trials of the Columbus community and a man dedi- strong relationship with his military brothers, following WWII but could not attend because cated to his family and faith. He will be deeply while serving he was a Combat Arms Instruc- he was hospitalized. For the remainder of his missed. tor and was known around the world for his life Corporal Gann bore the weight of all he f knowledge. Jacob was a remarkable husband had witnessed. In 1949 Walter moved to Booneville, Mis- HONORING THE MEMORY OF MS. and father. I mourn with his family and I am sissippi and married Juanita Goddard. To- SUSAN SHANK thankful for his service. gether they raised four children. In August of f 1963 his wife passed, and in November of that HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO year his son was killed in a motorcycle acci- FAITH WALKER OF MISSISSIPPI dent. In 1970 he moved to Chattanooga, Ten- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nessee until his death on October 14, 1980. Monday, April 19, 2021 HON. ED PERLMUTTER He was laid to rest at Crossroads cemetery in OF COLORADO Jumpertown, Mississippi with his wife and son. Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the course of his life Corporal Gann was to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Susan Ann Monday, April 19, 2021 awarded the Good Conduct Medal, a Purple Shank who passed away on January 17, 2021 Heart, the WWII Victory Medal, an A.P. The- at the age of 70. I send my condolences and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ater Medal with 1 Bronze Star, the American prayers to her family and friends. today to recognize and applaud Faith Walker Defense Medal with 1 Bronze Star, and the Susan was born and raised in Biloxi, Mis- for receiving the Adams County Mayors and Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Bronze sissippi. Susan was the mother of Michael Commissioners Youth Award. Star. He also received a letter from President Wills and Angela Hoener. Susan faithfully Faith Walker is a 7th grader at Bennett Mid- Harry S. Truman thanking him for his service served the City of Biloxi Police Department dle School and received this award because to the United States. Communication Division from March 26, 1987, her determination and hard work have allowed I am grateful for the service of Corporal until retiring on November 26, 2013. her to overcome adversities. Walter Gann and admire his commitment to In Susan’s twenty-six years of dedicated The dedication demonstrated by Faith Walk- faith, family, and country. service, she achieved the position of Floor Su- er is exemplary of the type of achievement f pervisor and received many written com- that can be attained with hard work and perse- mendations from citizens for her professional verance. It is essential students at all levels HONORING JAMES WHITE service. Mr. Andrew ‘‘FoFo’’ Gillich, Mayor of strive to make the most of their education and Biloxi, commemorated and commended the develop a work ethic which will guide them for HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO lifelong devotion of Susan by declaring Janu- the rest of their lives. OF MISSISSIPPI ary 17th as ‘‘Susan Ann Shank Day’’. I extend my deepest congratulations to Faith IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Susan will be remembered by her family Walker for winning the Adams County Mayors and friends who knew her best for her devo- and Commissioners Youth Award. I have no Monday, April 19, 2021 tion to the state of Mississippi, her faith, ac- doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today complishments, and devotion to others. character in all of her future accomplishments. to honor the life and legacy of James White VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP8.041 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS.