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Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office

Floor Speech

Date: Nov. 14, 2022
Location: Washington, DC


Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2473, which honors Corporal Howard Arthur Tibbs.

Corporal Tibbs was one of the storied Tuskegee Airmen and served in the 99th Fighter Squadron and the 477th Medium Composite Group in World War II.

He was born and raised in Salem, Ohio, where his family had long resided. After his time in the military, he graduated from Youngstown College and enjoyed a long career with the Internal Revenue Service.

In recognition of his bravery and contributions to this country, Corporal Tibbs was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007 after passing away on January 26, 1986, in Newark, Ohio.

Mr. Speaker, I strongly encourage my colleagues to support this bill honoring an American veteran and a true hero.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York.
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Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill honoring an American veteran and hero, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 2473, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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