JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Sunday marks the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and a local congressman is working to honor a veteran from Jackson who survived the attack.

U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg on Thursday introduced legislation to rename the Jackson VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic after Herb Elfring.

Elfring died last year at the age of 102. He was one of the last known survivors of Pearl Harbor and he dedicated his life to helping fellow veterans. He founded the non-profit One Stop Veteran Resources.

“Ahead of the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, I am proud to introduce legislation to honor a true American hero and local legend, Herb Elfring,” Walberg said, per a press release. “I was fortunate enough to meet Herb before his passing and hear firsthand about

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