staff sergeant mcnat is a true example of courage, sacrifice and commitment. he served our nation with honor in the u.s. army air corps during world war ii, during which he worked as a pilot in multiple duty assignments. his dedication to our nation and its values extended far beyond his military service, as he contributed to the betterment of our society in the post-war years in his hometown. staff sergeant mcnat serves as both an inspiring testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a living reminder of the sacrifices made by the greatest generation in the pursuit of freedom. for this i extend my eternal gratitude. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. the chair recognizes the gentleman from virginia, mr. griffith, for five minutes. mr. griffith: mr. speaker, i rise today to honor the life of nathaniel ray tuck junior who pass -- scwr who passed -- jr. who passed away after battling cancer for the past 2 1/2 years. ray was born in roanoke, virginia, on april 30, 1971, to in a that willian, ray -- in a tha