Ken Calvert was mentioned in TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL ARTHUR B. COOK, JR…… on page E564 covering the 1st Session of the 117th Congress published on May 20, 2021 in the Congressional Record.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL ARTHUR B. COOK, JR.
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HON. KEN CALVERT
of california
in the house of representatives
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual from my hometown of Corona, California whose dedication and contributions to our nation are exceptional. On Saturday, May 29, 2021, retired Lieutenant Colonel Arthur B. Cook, Jr. will serve as the 2021 Grand Marshal of the 7th annual Memorial Mile March. The March is an event hosted by the Corona Chamber Foundation to honor our military and those who have proudly served our nation in uniform.
Lt. Col. Cook proudly served in the United States Army for 27 years and 7 months. Early on in his career, Lt. Col. Cook held the honor of Platoon Leader of the Old Guard, the Army unit that performs the funeral services for Arlington National Cemetery and guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On the solemn evening when President John F. Kennedy’s body was brought to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Lt. Col. Cook was on duty with the Old Guard.
Later in his Army career, Lt. Col. Cook graduated with distinction from The Infantry School and Officer Candidate School. During a tour of duty in Vietnam, Lt. Col. Cook was awarded the Silver Star and two Bronze Stars for valor in action. He also received the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal among many others. Upon returning from Vietnam he and his wife, Dickey, and daughter, Noelle, settled in Corona. The Cooks have lived in the same home in Corona since 1969.
In light of all that Lt. Col. Cook has done for our nation and community, it is only fitting to honor him as the Grand Marshal in the Memorial Mile March. On behalf of everyone in the 42nd Congressional District I want to thank Lt. Col. Cook for his service to our nation. I add my voice to the many who will be congratulating Lt. Col. Cook for being selected as the 2021 Memorial Mile March Grand Marshal.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 88
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