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Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Resolution Honoring Texas World War II Veteran Richard Overton
January 09, 2019
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring Richard Overton, a Texan who lived to be the oldest World War II veteran and recently passed away at the age of 112. The full text of the resolution can be read here.

"Richard Arvin Overton is an American hero that exemplified strength, sacrifice, and service to the United States of Am . . .

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