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Commends John Perry as co-author of "The Making of a Memorial," which chronicles the history and construction of the Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial in Huntsville, Alabama.

"The Making of a Memorial" documents the timelines of wars and battles depicted on the memorial's walls and the 39 panels of the Patriots Walkway, which spans U.S. military history from 1775 to present times.

The book includes personal stories of 20 local heroes selected for their commitment and sacrifice, with 6 listed as Killed in Action and 2 as Missing in Action.

The Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial features black granite markers listing 366 service members from Madison County who died in major conflicts beginning with World War I.

The House of Representatives offers a copy of this resolution to John Perry in tribute and extends sincere best wishes for his continued success.