[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H772-H773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF U.S. NAVY CORPSMAN JACK GUTMAN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Correa) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
World War II hero and U.S. Navy Corpsman Jack Gutman, who passed away 
just a few days before his 99th birthday.
  Jack answered the call to serve our Nation after the attack on Pearl 
Harbor. He was barely 18 when he enlisted as a corpsman in the Navy. 
Jack defended our country in some of the most harrowing battles of the 
war, including bravely providing care to the wounded on the beaches of 
Normandy on D-day.
  Years after returning home with his invisible wounds, Jack sought 
help through the VA and received treatment for his PTSD. His recovery 
inspired him to dedicate his life to help fellow veterans find the 
courage to seek support for their own PTSD challenges.
  Sergeant Gutman's life of service to this country and his fellow 
veterans continues to be an inspiration for all of us.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in celebrating the 
life and legacy of my good friend and American hero, Jack Gutman, part 
of America's Greatest Generation.


Honoring the Life and Legacy of U.S. Army Veteran Royal ``Roy'' Edward 
                                 Neeley

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
U.S. Army veteran Royal ``Roy'' Edward Neeley.
  Sergeant Neeley served our Nation proudly as a Green Beret in the 
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1st Special Forces Command, Airborne. Roy's dedication and service to 
our country continued after he left the military. As a civilian he 
worked as an operations manager.
  Roy married Elaine McDonald in 1972, and together they built a life 
filled with love and beautiful memories.
  Our community lost Sergeant Neeley on October 12, 2024, at the age of 
76. His memory lives on through his loving wife, children, 
grandchildren, and our Orange County community.
  Sergeant Neeley, thank you for your service to our country and 
dedication to our community. We will miss you.

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