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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. LANCE GOODEN
of texas
in the house of representatives
Mr. GOODEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the historic life and accomplishments of Veteran James Smith, Jr. of Terrell, Texas. Mr. Smith, Jr.'s life has been dedicated to service. Serving eight years in the Navy, he had various deployments and held the rank of E-5 at the time of his discharge.
followed by an assignment in Whidbey, Washington. Mr. Smith, Jr. then served on a crash crew on the USS Boxer out of San Francisco, where he frequently wore asbestos suits as protection from frequent bombing raids. In the great state of Texas, he served two years at Naval Air Station Kingsville and another term with an air squadron in Virginia. Mr. Smith, Jr. was stationed in Patuxent River, Maryland, in his final two years of service and graduated from the Combat Airman School.
including the National Defense Service Medal, China Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Three-Star Attachments. It is my honor to recognize Mr. Smith, Jr.'s long life of service to our country and community, and I wish him the best in the coming years.