schweikert is recognized as a designee of the majority mr.chweikert: i would like to yield as much time as he would like to consume to the the gentlemanfrom -- gentleman from georgia. >> i would like to thank my friend from arizona for yielding me a few minutes. yesterday, we were joined in this capitol for colonel puckett and his family. he passed away at the age of 97 and i would like to read to you the official citation of his medal of honor. before i read it, i want you to recognize this man, outside of being a warrior's warrior, one of the most wonderful privilege. that warrior's warrior, though, had the distinct issued, two silver stars, two bronze star medals with combat v and purple are hearts as well as many other awards. what a blessing it was that we as the united states of america got to know colonel ralph puckett. mr. speaker, the official citation, the president of the united states authorized by act of congress, march 3, 1863 has awarded the medal of honor to rustle puckett, united states army for gallantry and threap i haddie