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Paul Ryan
     
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U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan
U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan - Serving Wisconsin's 1st District

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
CONTACT:
May 12, 2004
Kate Dwyer: 202-226-7326


House Approves Resolution Honoring

WWII Veterans

 

Ryan Offers Assistance to Those Visiting Washington, DC

WASHINGTON – Today, as the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution honoring the service of America’s World War II veterans, First District Congressman Paul Ryan offered assistance to Southeast Wisconsin’s World War II veterans and their families who are planning to travel to Washington, D.C. later this month for the dedication of the National World War II Memorial.   

“If veterans and their families are planning trips to Washington to see the World War II Memorial, I hope they’ll call our Washington office to ask about setting up tours of the U.S. Capitol building and other assistance we can offer them,” Ryan said.  “They should also feel free to stop by the office for information, maps, or simply to say hello to other Wisconsinites.  Our office is like an embassy for residents of the First District, and I hope they will let us know if they need help with anything during their stay in Washington.”    

People who live in Wisconsin’s First District and will be traveling to Washington can contact Ryan’s Washington office for assistance with tours or other requests by calling 202-225-3031.  Those with internet access can also visit the website to fill out a tour request form at www.house.gov/ryan/tourrequest.htm.     

Today, Ryan voted for H. Con. Res. 409, which passed the House by a vote of 422-0.  This resolution resolves that Congress recognizes with humble gratitude the more than 16 million veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II and the Americans who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrates the completion of the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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