Diana Harshbarger

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk.

Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Chairman, the Democrats have been hard at work revising American history, from the removal of statues to renaming military bases. They truly believe they can and should erase the history and progress we have made since our Nation was founded for their own political benefit. When Secretary Haaland took over as Secretary of the Interior, she immediately made a point to politicize the Board on Geographic Names through deeming the word ``squaw'' as derogatory. This would entail removing any word containing squaw from any geographic landmark or unincorporated town, resulting in the town of Squawberry in Tennessee's First District to be renamed as Partridgeberry. I am standing here to argue that the Federal Government has no business renaming towns and erasing our history. This is blatant government overreach, and we should not allow our government to continue to force our revisionist history upon my constituents or anybody else's constituents. I don't believe the Founding Fathers viewed historical revision as a key function of our government. Changing the name of small towns throughout America, such as Squawberry, is entirely unnecessary. When historical revisionists are given an inch, they will take a mile. How long will it be until the Department of the Interior decides to remove the mission of Washington or Jefferson from geographic landmarks? I don't trust this administration to act in good faith. They have politicized vast swaths of the government, and the Board on Geographic Names is yet just another victim of those seeking to use our government and its agencies as tools to further their own agenda. For these reasons, I believe we must prohibit the funding on the Board on Geographic Names and put an end to this woke revisionist policy being forced upon the American public. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor SP4 Marcus Ray Osborne from Kingsport in Sullivan County, Tennessee for his courageous service in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After receiving his draft notice, SPC Osborne reported for duty on July 14, 1969, and completed basic and advance infantry training as an infantryman at Fort Gordon with MOS 11B. By January of 1970, SPC Osborne was assigned to the Americal Division in Chu Lai, Vietnam. For eleven months, he served with Company C 4/31th 196LIB in the surrounding areas of Hiep Duc. SPC Osborne remembers that most of his days were spent ``surviving and making it back home alive.'' SPC Osborne returned home in December 1970 and was honorably discharged from the Army on July 13, 1971. SPC Osborne remains grateful that he was able to return to his position at Eastman after his military service. SPC Osborne quickly resumed his career and remained with Eastman for almost 40 years until his retirement in 2007. Following his career at Eastman, he worked for a local golf course for 15 years. SPC Osborne's sacrifice to our country continued long after his service as a result of his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. SPC Osborne is blessed and deeply devoted to his loving wife Rita of 48 years, with whom he had one son, Matthew. Matthew and his wife Kelsey have given them ``super loved'' granddaughters, Margaret and Marion. Please join me in recognizing Specialist 4 Marcus Ray Osborne for his distinguished military service to our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Sergeant Malcolm E. Wolcott of Sevierville in Sevier County, Tennessee for his distinguished military service in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War Era. SGT Wolcott proudly served our country between March 29, 1965, and October 28, 1968. During his military service, SGT Wolcott received many assignments both domestically and abroad, including Lackland Air Force Base in Texas; Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii; Griffiss Air Force Base in New York; as well as duties at Clark Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan; the Philippines; Taiwan; and a temporary duty at Yakota Air Force Base in Japan. SGT Wolcott honorably served as Security Police, providing security for nuclear weapons storage areas, perimeter security for Presidential and dignitary arrivals, central security as a Control Communications Plotter, and led as an Area Supervisor. During his last assignment, he inspired the next generation of our service members, providing training to new security police arrivals at Griffiss Air Force Base. Please join me in recognizing Sergeant Malcom E. Wolcott for his distinguished military service to our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Corporal Thomas Ramey of Kingsport in Sullivan County, Tennessee for his heroic military service during the Vietnam War. CPL Ramey reported for duty in the United States Marines in 1968 after receiving his draft notice. He then transferred to Parris Island for Basic Training before joining the Infantry Training Regiment at Camp Lejeune. At Camp Lejeune, CPL Ramey also received training at the Motor Transport School for Jeeps, as well as 6x6 and PC trucks. The following year, CPL Ramey was assigned to Camp Pendleton to prepare for a combat tour in Vietnam. Traveling across the Pacific, CPL Ramey stopped in Hawaii and Okinawa, Japan, before he finally arrived in Vietnam. During his tour of duty, CPL Ramey was stationed at Hill 327 Marine Base to conduct transportation operations with the 1st Marine Division Battalion 327 in the Transportation Corps. As a truck driver, CPL Ramey transported everything--from North Vietnamese POWs to ammunition supplies. On August 12, 1969, within weeks of his arrival, CPL Ramey and his unit were ambushed by North Vietnamese Army Sappers in their own compound. Sappers were commando units, who trained to inflict devastating attacks on key road and bridge assets. During this engagement, CPL Ramey saw many of his comrades, including his roommate, pay the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation. Following his tour of duty in Vietnam, CPL Ramey reported to the USS El Paso, where he sailed from Norfolk, VA to Alexandroupolis, Greece. In Greece, he participated in wargaming exercises along with an international coalition of 5 other countries. In 1970, the El Paso was put on standby by President Richard Nixon due to civil unrest in Jordan in preparation for hostage rescue. Shortly after, CPL Ramey was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps later that year. I join East Tennessee and the Nation in saying thank you to CPL Ramey for his service, and welcome home. Please join me in recognizing Corporal Thomas Ramey for his bravery, courage, and valiant military service to the United States of America.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor SP/5 Kenneth Lee Lockhart of Mooresburg in Hawkins County, Tennessee for his valiant service in the United States Army. SP/5 Lockhart enlisted in the U.S. Army in August of 1969, and was promptly sent to Ft. Jackson, SC, for bootcamp and Ft. Rucker, AL for helicopter school. Immediately after his training, SP/5 Lockhart left for Vietnam, where his first duty station was Vung Tau as a Helicopter Mechanic. After 6 months, he transferred to the 1st Cavalry Division at Fire Support Base Buttons with the A1/9 1st Cavalry, where he was assigned as a Crew Chief-Door Gunner to a UH-1 D Huey helicopter. Their flights operating as hunter-killer teams, where they provided critical reconnaissance to areas after enemy activity was located. SP/5 Lockhart accumulated a total of 185 hours of flying time, 180 of which were combat assaults, and received the Air Medal and Bronze star for his meritorious achievements. Please join me in recognizing SP/5 Kenneth Lee Lockhart for his courage and bravery in service of our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Corporal William Theodor Turner of the United States Marine Corps of Johnson City in Washington County, Tennessee. Corporal Turner enlisted, along with his friend Norris Shell, in the United States Marine Corps on May 18, 1956. He went to Boot Camp in Parris Island, South Carolina in May until September of that year. While at Parris Island, he was one of two Marines promoted to the rank of Private First Class. After leaving Parris Island, he was stationed at Camp Geiger/Camp Lejeune for advanced infantry training for approximately one month. After Camp Lejeune, he was transferred to the Sixth Marines, 2nd Division Line Company. While he was at Camp Lejeune, a Major and a Sergeant came down from Washington, D.C. to recruit candidates for service at 8th and I. Every day, Corporal Turner and his unit drilled for at least a week. The Major and Sergeant asked a selected group of Marines if they were interested in serving at 8th and I. Corporal Turner responded Yes. A stipulation of serving at 8th and I was that whatever rank you held when you first entered that duty remained the same. While at 8th and I, Corporal Turner was a member of the first Evening Parade. He also participated in President Eisenhower's second Inauguration Parade. While in Washington, D.C., Corporal Turner began training as part of the Silent Drill Team. He was in the First Platoon. His platoon trained at 8th and I, and at Camp David. As part of their duties, he met foreign dignitaries flying into D.C. at the airport. After a clearance by the FBI and Secret Service, along with 5 other Marines, Corporal Turner was selected to be in the Presidential Guard. He was assigned to guard the parameter around the President in his office, while at Camp David or anywhere else he may be. President Eisenhower gave each Marine an engraved pin knife with his name on it. Corporal Turner has kept his pin knife to this day. Corporal Turner's first assignment was to accompany President Eisenhower to Newport, Rhode Island in October of 1957. He was reassigned at this point to the Secret Service. The Secret Service told him to forget everything the Marines had trained him for and that if anyone and they meant anyone entered the area where the President was, he was to shoot them and that they (the Secret Service) would take care of the details. Corporal Turner recollects that he would have probably shot his own grandmother. While at 8th and I, he represented the United States at a sporting event in Bermuda called the British Tattoo Festival. He flew from Washington, D.C. to Bermuda on the Marine Commandant's private plane. On Corporal Turner's return from Bermuda, the Commandant's private plane or any form of transportation was not available to fly him back to Washington, D.C. The only transport available was a C-119. He was then given one day's parachute training. Upon departure, Corporal Turner received a parachute, shark repellant and a life preserver for the flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Thankfully, he did not have to use any of that assigned equipment. After 2 years at 8th and I, he earned the rank of Corporal. Following his retirement from active-duty service, Corporal Turner joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves and proudly served his country for another 4 years. Please join me in thanking Corporal William Theodor Turner for his distinguished military service to the United States of America.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Specialist Donald W. Scalf of Bluff City in Sullivan County, Tennessee for his honorable military service in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. SPC Scalf proudly served with the 37th Field Artillery Unit in Schwabisch Hall, Germany in support of the 24th Infantry Division following the construction of the Berlin Wall. As a member of the Communications Section, he managed the switchboard to coordinate phone lines between the 8in Howitzer Batteries and protect from interception by the enemy. SPC Scalf often recollects the memorable experiences he had in Germany, including digging trenches in the deep snow of Southern Germany to maintain switchboard operations or going ahead of the Howitzer guns to prepare for the next position. Please join me in recognizing Specialist Donald W. Scalf for his distinguished military service to our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, as a partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration, I recently had the privilege to honor Master Sergeant Willie Manning of Erwin for his distinguished career of service in the United States Air Force. Throughout his multidecade career, Master Sergeant Manning received numerous accolades and awards from his superiors for his outstanding performance and countless mission accomplishments. From achieving the highest level of training in his field as an ``Informational Superintendent'' to his numerous AF Commendation Medals, including for his support to the 9th AF during quality inspections of the 116th Fighter Wings' operational readiness, Master Sergeant Manning proved an invaluable member of our nation's military. Master Sergeant Manning first began his career as a Clerk Typist in 1971. Stationed at Dobbins Air Force Base, Master Sergeant Manning employed his expertise in quality information management for both operations domestic and abroad. This included ensuring quality maintenance for all forms of information management, from simple communication letters to the most protected forms of classified documentation. And revered for his leadership and computer systems expertise, when the Air Force received new technology, the Georgia State Adjutant General personally asked Master Sergeant Manning to provide the software training to his staff. However, Master Sergeant Manning always highlights the brotherhood he shared with his comrades as a source of joy and gratitude. In his own words, ``we had each other's back . . . I could be counted on, and I knew I could count on my fellow airmen.'' He fondly remembers his experience flying with officers in F4 and F15 fighter jets as the second seater in appreciation of his administrative efforts; or his ability to pilot Cessna 125, the smallest two-seat single engine aircraft. After 25 years of distinguished military service, Master Sergeant Manning retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1996 as a Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of base administration for a fighter wing in Georgia. Following his retirement, Master Sergeant Manning continued to use his skills to benefit his community, assisting the Chamber of Commerce and supporting his local church and nearby senior center. I thank him for his service and sacrifice. Interested Vietnam era veterans and their families can sign up for recognition at: https:// harshbarger.house.gov/.../honoring-vietnam-veterans.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Lieutenant John H. White of Sullivan County for his heroic military service in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Lieutenant White first received his Naval commission as an Ensign in 1966 following his completion of Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He then attended the Communications School at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island and continued his education for Officer Electronics Communications at the Great Lakes Training Center in Waukegan, Illinois. In March of 1967, Lieutenant White received his first deployment aboard the U.S.S. Pocono (AGC-16), serving in the Communications Department as an assistant communications officer. The U.S.S. Pocono was the command ship for all amphibious forces in the Atlantic Ocean. From September 1968 to September 1969, Lieutenant White served ashore in Chu Lai and Danang, Vietnam with the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), overseeing the arrival of shipping supplies in support of the war effort. Following his deployment to Vietnam, he joined the Kingsport Naval Reserve Unit, where he served an additional seven years and received the ``Navy Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device,'' presented by Vice Admiral L.P. Ramage. Lieutenant White recalls his experiences aboard a naval destroyer in the Mediterranean Sea and conducting a Summary Court Marial in Philadelphia as memorable occasions while on active duty in the Reserves. Lt. White resigned in 1976, after having served his country proudly for more than a decade. Please join me in recognizing Lieutenant White and his valiant military service to the United States of America.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Master Sergeant Donald W. Jackson of Greeneville for his courageous military service during the Vietnam War. Master Sergeant Jackson risked his life to defend this Nation. From 1965 to 1996, Master Sergeant Jackson served in the United States Army, Navy, and National Guard. Master Sergeant Jackson first began his career as an aircraft mechanic, stationed in Ft. Rucker, Alabama in 1965. The following year, Master Sergeant Jackson received his first tour of duty in the Mekong Delta. Assigned to the 1st Platoon of the 121st Assault Helicopter Company, also known as the Blue Tigers, he assisted the South Vietnamese 9th Infantry division and auxiliary American forces during combat. In the battlefield, Master Sergeant Jackson's helicopter company made emergency helicopter medical evacuations from ongoing combat operations, and also transported supplies and personnel to remote outposts--often too dangerous to reach by road. Additionally, Master Sergeant Jackson's helicopter company frequently accompanied General Nguen Van Minh, commander of all South Vietnamese forces in the Mekong Delta, and his staff. Despite suffering an injury in 1967, Jackson extended his tour for another 6 months and served during the Tet Offensive, one of the deadliest battles of the Vietnam War. Master Sergeant Jackson returned from Vietnam in 1968, achieving the rank of a Specialist 5. Committed to protect and defend our Nation, he continued his dedicated career of military service for more than 25 years as a servicemember in the U.S. National Guard, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Army Reserves. Please join me in thanking Master Sergeant Donald W. Jackson for his bravery and distinguished military service to our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Sergeant Charles Terrial Williams from Bristol in Sullivan County, TN for his valiant military service in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Sergeant Williams proudly served our country both abroad and domestically from 1969 to 1973. As a Crew Chief on C-130Es, a military transport aircraft designed to operate from unpaved airstrips, Sergeant Williams was assigned to Tan Son Nhut Air Base in Vietnam, as well as Ching Chan Kang Air Base in Taiwan and Langley Air Base in Virginia. As Crew Chief, he was responsible for assisting supply delivery, relocating Vietnamese civilians out of danger, and retrieving the wounded and deceased. Among his many acts of heroism, Sergeant Williams prevented a hand grenade from detonation during a relocation operation, and also volunteered his service during a helicopter evacuation under live fire. After 4 years of valiant service, Sergeant Williams was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force. Please join me in thanking Sergeant Charles Terrial Williams for his bravery and heroic military service to our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lieutenant Commander James P. Cose of Sneedville in Hancock County for his extensive service in the United States Navy. His military career began with his enlistment in September of 1969, where he volunteered for Nuclear Power Training and the Submarine Force. After his training, he deployed to the U.S.S. Holland AS-32 in Rota, Spain as a Fire Control Ballistic Third-Class Petty Officer, but was soon transferred to the U.S.S. Thomas A. Edison SSBN 610, which made strategic missile patrols in the Mediterranean Sea. His next assignment was to the Naval Ordnance Test Unit at Cape Canaveral, Florida, where tests on the Polaris and Trident Fleet Ballistic Missiles were conducted. PO Cose then transferred for more strategic missile patrols on the U.S.S. Sam Rayburn SSBN 635, where he was commissioned as a Limited Duty Officer and sent to Officer Training School (OTS). After OTS, he deployed to the Alexander Hamilton SSBN 617 for more strategic missile patrols out of the North Atlantic, then transferred to the Officer Submarine Training Facility in New London, Connecticut, where he instructed Perspective Commanding Officers on weapons systems onboard the Nuclear Submarines. His next transfer was to the Naval Submarine Support Facility in New London, Connecticut to build torpedoes, as well as teach thousands of service members small-arms firearms training, as part of American nuclear weapons security. His last command was to Commander Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet (COMSUBLANT), at Norfolk, Virginia, where he served as a Chief Nuclear Weapons Inspector for all Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines in the Atlantic Fleet. He retired with nearly 25 years of exceptional service in the U.S. Navy, rising through the ranks from an enlisted recruit all the way to Lieutenant Commander. Please join me in thanking American patriot, Lieutenant Commander James P. Cose for his leadership and lifetime of service to our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Vietnam Era veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, Haskel Joe Hill (1947 through 2022) for his distinguished service in the U.S. Army. Hailing from Harriman, Tennessee, Haskel Hill served in the Army from October 1964 to October 1973. He fought in Vietnam and was captured by enemy troops, being held as a prisoner of war. His bravery and heroism during the conflict and throughout his capture earned him the Purple Heart. Haskel Hill also received the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, awarded to him by the former government of South Vietnam, in recognition of his valor in combat with the enemy. While he safely returned to America, he passed away due to complications resulting from exposure to Agent Orange during the conflict. Haskel Hill is survived by his proud daughters, Ida L. Hendrix of Jacksonville, Florida, Helana J. Cormier of Green Cove Springs, Florida, and Alice Hill of Kingsport, Tennessee. Vietnam Era veterans and their surviving family members deserve our deepest gratitude for their service and sacrifice, and it is long past due. Please join me in remembering American hero and patriot, Haskel Hill for his strength, courage, and bravery. We are eternally grateful to him and his valiant military service to our great country.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to posthumously honor the late Corporal Danny K. Allen for his valiant military service during the Vietnam War Era. Drafted in 1970, Corporal Allen proudly served in the United States Army for 3 years, where he was assigned a tour of duty on the Korean peninsula. He is survived by his loving daughter, Retha Allen; son, Andrew Allen; and 5 grandchildren, LeAnna, Maycan, Anaya, Clay, and Tayte. As a devoted family man, his children remember him for his kindness and down-to-earth nature. They fondly recall how attentive he was to his daughter, then only 13, when she was hospitalized for an entire month; how he would hike 3 miles through the wintry snow just to feed the livestock; and all the fun they shared on the family's one and only camping trip. Corporal Allen was a man of few words, but his words carried weight and respect from all who knew him. Please join me in thanking Corporal Danny K. Allen for his distinguished military service to the United States of America.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Richard Alan Danculovich of Jefferson City for his valiant military service during the Vietnam War. Following in his WWII veteran father's footsteps, EM3 Danculovich's dedicated service in the United States Navy began on November 29, 1965, at the RTC Great Lakes for Bootcamp and later EM-A School for electrician training. Upon completion of his naval training, EM3 Danculovich served aboard the U.S.S. Piedmont (AD-17), ported out of San Diego, where he was assigned to the Electrical Repair Division. The U.S.S. Piedmont (AD-17) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender that served and maintained all ships engaged in combat operations during naval battles. While aboard the U.S.S. Piedmont, EM3 Danculovich conducted electrical repairs on ships in the Western Pacific region, including Pearl Harbor, the Subic Bay in the Philippines and Kaohsiung, Taiwan; and many of these ships previously spent months in service off the coast of Vietnam. After 3 years of distinguished military service, he was discharged from Active Duty in November of 1968. He is proud to share that his grandson continues the family tradition of military service in support of our country. Please join me in celebrating Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Alan Danculovich for his distinguished military service to the United States of America.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Operations Specialist 5th Class Donald Wolf of Morristown for his courageous military service in the United States Army. Specialist Wolf joined the Army in 1968, and trained for the Quartermaster Corps after attending basic training at Ft. Campbell in Kentucky. In 1969, SPC Wolf deployed to Vietnam, where he served as a clerk in Headquarters Company 266 Supply and Service Battalion. During his tour of duty, he earned the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in a Combat Zone. Ultimately, he was honorably discharged from the Army following 2 valiant years of service. Please join me in thanking Operations Specialist 5th Class Donald Wolf for his bravery and heroic military service to our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sergeant Peter Glasser of Flag Pond in Unicoi County for his courageous military service during the Vietnam War. Sergeant Glasser served as an infantryman in E Company, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines regiment, then transferred to M Company, 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment, and finally transferred again to C Company, 1st Battalion 27th Marine Regiment. Upon completing boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina and advanced infantry training at Camp Geiger, North Carolina in 1966, Private Glasser was assigned his first tour of duty in Vietnam with the 5th Marine Regiment from California. Upon their arrival, his company was tasked with helping guard a United States military airstrip in Chu Lai, but he was transferred to the 1st Marine Regiment, with which he participated in multiple operations between Chu Lai and Danang. In 1967, then Lance Corporal Glasser returned stateside and served in the Military Police at Parris Island until being transferred to the 27th Marine Regiment in Hawaii. However, his homecoming was short-lived, and he soon received another assignment to Vietnam. During his second tour of duty, Corporal Glasser would fight in the historic Tet Offensive, one of the deadliest battles throughout the conflict. During a ``Search and Destroy'' operation on May 4, 1968, he suffered an injury from friendly fire, but returned to duty after just two weeks. He would finally return stateside in July of 1968 and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Sergeant Glasser was discharged with an Honorable Discharge on April 18, 1969. Please join me in celebrating the courage and bravery of Sergeant Glasser and his valiant service to our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Vietnam Era Veteran, Senior Chief Petty Officer Paul Honea of Chuckey, Tennessee for his distinguished service in the United States Navy. Senior Chief Honea served in stations across the globe, including Europe, North Africa, South Asia, and the Caribbean. He also protected our Nation's homeland, serving on bases in San Diego (CA), Naples (Italy), Norfolk (VA), Charleston (SC), Louisville (KY), and Raleigh (NC)--to name a few. Senior Chief Honea began his esteemed military career in 1974, where he found his passion as an Optical Repairman. During his tenure, the Senior Chief repaired not only U.S. Navy ships, but also restored local churches and orphanages while on deployment overseas. In 1994, Senior Chief Honea ended his accomplished military career of 20 years. Following his retirement, together with his wife, Senior Chief Honea commissioned the inaugural Navy Junior R.O.T.C. Program at Sullivan East High School in Bluff City, where he educated aspiring students for another 3 years. Please join me in thanking American patriot, Senior Chief Petty Officer Paul Honea, for his commitment and honorable service to our great country.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Marine Corps Officer, 1st Lieutenant Karen Louise Nunan from Russellville, Tennessee for her distinguished military service during the Vietnam War Era. 1st Lieutenant Nunan began her career in the United States Marine Corps in 1972, where she specialized in data processing. During her assignment at Camp Lejeune (NC), she served on the committee that designed the first, inaugural base-wide computer network. After four years of valiant service to our country, 1st Lieutenant Nunan was honorably discharged in 1976. The 1st Lieutenant remains an active member within her community. As a veteran's advocate, she currently serves as Commander of American Legion Post 52 in Morristown, as well as Chairperson of the Women Veterans Committee for the American Legion 1st District and East Division. Please join me in thanking 1st Lieutenant Karen Louise Nunan for her leadership and honorable military service to our country.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and recognize the extraordinary bravery and quick thinking of a precious young man, Mr. Rico Briggs of Bluff City, Tennessee. On the morning of August 20th, at just 4 years old, Rico found himself in a critical situation that would test the limits of his courage and maturity. At approximately 6:15 a.m., a structure fire began at 4988 Bluff City Hwy. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found residents of the apartment building outside, clutching their possessions, with smoke rising from the building. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that it was Rico Briggs who, upon seeing smoke in his own room, promptly alerted his mother, Ms. Moriah Briggs. Despite the overwhelming fear and chaos such a situation would induce, Rico's swift actions ensured that his mother could notify all the tenants in the building's other apartments, allowing them to safely evacuate. Their escape was particularly crucial given the failure of the building's smoke alarm. It is no exaggeration to state that the actions of Rico Briggs were lifesaving. Without his immediate response, the outcome could have been gravely different. Such valor and presence of mind in a child so young are truly exceptional and worthy of the highest commendation. Moreover, in acknowledgment of Rico's heroic act, the Town of Bluff City has proclaimed August 26th as ``Rico Briggs Day,'' as a testament to the profound impact of his actions on our community. On this day, every year, we will be reminded not only of the bravery exhibited by this young boy, but also of the importance of looking out for one another and the strength that lies in community bonds. It is sincerely my hope that as we celebrate Rico Briggs Day annually, it will inspire others, young and old alike, to act with the same courage and selflessness in times of crisis. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the courage of Rico Briggs. His actions are a testament to the spirit of our community in Tennessee and the values instilled in our youth. Today, we celebrate Rico, and may we all be inspired by his courage and the profound impact 1 individual can make, regardless of age.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a truly remarkable individual, Ms. Flo Bellamy, whose dedication, passion, and selfless service to the citizens of Johnson County, Tennesse, have left an indelible mark on our community. I have personally witnessed Flo's unwavering commitment to the youth of our community. One of Flo's most outstanding attributes is the genuine love she extends to each child, and it is on display every day at the Community Center. This is a woman who, for three years, worked without a salary, driven by a vision to establish an afterschool and summer program for our youth. Her sacrifices, from collecting essentials for the disadvantaged to ensuring that many children receive their only meal outside of the school system, showcase her unprecedented dedication. In addition to her work with the youth, Flo has been a beacon of hope for cancer patients, assisting them in navigating their journey, from finding care to arranging transportation to medical appointments. Her connection to this cause is personal and sincere. Having witnessed the devastating effects of cancer in her own family, Flo took the reins of the American Cancer Society's county-wide walk for cancer. Even as the names and structures of these efforts evolved, Flo's leadership remained constant, her shift from fundraising for research to directly benefiting local cancer patients made a significant difference in the lives of many. Furthermore, Flo's teachings have sowed the seeds of understanding, tolerance, and unity. She taught respect for all, regardless of race, religion, or disability. Due to her influence, I firmly believe that the younger generation in our community now embraces differences more openly and warmly than ever before. However, the testament to Flo's legacy isn't just in the programs she led or the funds she raised. It's in the heartfelt stories of grown adults, once children under her wing, who approach her in public to express their gratitude and love. It's in the newfound perspectives and attitudes she fostered in a community that has historically faced its own set of challenges. As I stand here, my heart swells with gratitude for Flo Bellamy. Her decades-long service, from leading the Johnson County--Mountain City Community Center to being an unwavering advocate for the most vulnerable, has left a mark that will echo across generations. We all owe her an immense debt of gratitude. I invite my colleagues and the citizens of Johnson County to join me in saluting our precious Flo. Her work and her spirit embody the very best of our community. We love and cherish her, and I am honored to have this opportunity to recognize her monumental contributions.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, Ronald J. Ottenwess enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May 1966. After recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, he trained as an Aviation Electronics Technician at Naval Air Technical Training Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Then-AT Airman Ottenwess arrived in Rota, Spain in May 1967--just in time for Israel's Six Day War--for his assignment to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VQ-2). During his assignment in Rota, he trained as an Electronic Warfare Operator and served as a Special Projects technician. During his three-year tour with VQ-2, he deployed to five different aircraft carriers and a dozen countries. He amassed nearly 2,000 flight hours and completed over 400 missions in EA-3B and EC-121M aircrafts. On deployment in 1969, he received a temporary assignment to VQ-1 Detachment Bravo in Danang, RVN, where he flew more than fifty combat reconnaissance missions ``up North.'' He was promoted to Petty Officer Second Class in March, 1968. After his release from active duty as a Petty Officer Second Class in February 1970, Mr. Ottenwess received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Economics and Business. Following graduation, he spent the next forty years as a manufacturing systems engineer, executive, and consultant; and travelled to 45 U.S. states and ten foreign countries. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring him for his distinguished military service during the Vietnam war. He is one of the many American heroes that this great Nation is so fortunate to have.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend NHC Kingsport on their outstanding achievements in healthcare and their recent recognition as the 2022 NHC Center of the Year. Located in Kingsport, Tennessee, NHC Kingsport is a vital 60-bed healthcare center that has steadfastly served the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities for many years. Their commitment to quality patient care and family support is a testament to the positive impact that dedicated healthcare professionals can make in the lives of those they serve. Under the proficient leadership of Administrator Debbie Hubbard and Director of Nursing Eva Grapperhaus, NHC Kingsport has flourished. Ms. Hubbard and Ms. Grapperhaus have held their respective positions since the center's opening in 2014. Notably, Ms. Hubbard was also recognized as the 2019 NHC Administrator of the Year. NHC Kingsport is distinguished as a CMS 5-Star Center, a prestigious rating that signifies it ranks within the top 10 percent of all skilled nursing centers. Additionally, in 2022, NHC Kingsport was recognized as an NHC 5-Star Center of Excellence, boasting an exemplary Consumer View score of 96.82 percent, a Patient Care Component of 96.75 percent, a pressure ulcer rate of only 0.59 percent, and a net patient satisfaction score of 68 percent. Their consistency in excellence is demonstrated by NHC Kingsport being ranked among the top 10 in the NHC Center of the Year rankings for the past six years. Moreover, they have received numerous NHC Honor Club and Legends Awards, further solidifying their standing as a paragon in the healthcare industry. National HealthCare Corporation, based in Murfreesboro, TN, operates 68 healthcare centers and nearly 8,500 beds across the Nation. Their comprehensive services include assisted living, home care, hospice, mentai health, pharmacy, insurance, and management services. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating NHC Kingsport for their unwavering dedication to providing the highest level of care to their patients. Their achievements are not only a credit to the city of Kingsport, but a shining example for healthcare centers throughout our great Nation.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a Tennessee business as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Corporate Image in Bristol, Tennessee. For three decades, Corporate Image has been a leading provider of public and media relations services to businesses on the local, regional, and national levels. They have assisted countless companies establish and grow their brand identity, develop effective communications strategies, and increase their visibility. The company's commitment to quality has earned it a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses looking to enhance their reputation and achieve long- term communications success. The team at Corporate Image has steadily delivered exceptional results, and their dedication to their clients has been unwavering. Corporate Image has consistently demonstrated its ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of businesses in today's environment. They have embraced new technologies and innovation, while also maintaining a focus on the core principles that have guided their business for 30 years. As we celebrate Corporate Image's 30th anniversary, we should take a moment to reflect on the contributions this company has made to the business community. I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Jon Lundberg and his entire team at Corporate Image. Their hard work, expertise, and commitment to excellence have been key to their success, and they have certainly set an example for other businesses to follow. Their willingness to embrace new ideas and technologies will ensure that they remain a leader in the marketing industry and continue to thrive for years to come. I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the Corporate Image team on their 30th anniversary. I wish them continued success in all their future endeavors.