[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 49 (Monday, April 12, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E602]
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 IN HONOR OF CLYDE MADDOX, ELECTED COMMANDER OF THE DISABLED VETERANS--
                        DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 12, 1999

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to pay tribute to Clyde 
Maddox who was recently elected Commander of the 110,000 member 
Disabled American Veterans--Department of California at the 
organization's 1998 State Convention at Concord, California. This 
distinguished Vietnam veteran is one of our countries heros and is 
rightfully being honored as such.
  Clyde Maddox was born in Americus, Georgia where he spent eighteen 
years of his life. Upon graduating from Sumter County High School, he 
embarked upon a new career in the United States Marine Corps. After 
basic training, he served a tour of 13 months in Vietnam and served an 
additional tour overseas. He served the country with the 3rd 
Engineering Battalion, 3rd Engineers, and 3rd Marine Division in 
Vietnam.
  Mr. Maddox has been repeatedly honored for his exemplary service in 
the U.S. armed forces. He was presented with a certificate of good 
conduct medal on January 28, 1988, and was awarded with a Navy 
Achievement Award Medal for serving as Ground Supply Chief, 3rd Marine 
Air Wing Fleet Marine from May, 1979 to July 1982. He also received the 
admirable Meritorious Service Award during the period of November, 1986 
to May, 1989. These are only two of his many achievements to reflect 
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval 
Service.
  On January, 1991, Clyde Maddox officially retired with an Honorable 
Discharge from the Marine Corps and was subsequently employed by the 
Disabled American Veterans--Department of California as a Department 
Service Officer at the Jerry L. Pettis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 
Loma Linda, California. He was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation on 
February 4, 1996, and a certificate for Outstanding Service as a 
Service Officer, showing that he could continue his tradition of 
excellence through retirement.
  Clyde Maddox has shown exemplary leadership and service throughout 
his life. He is truly one of Americas great heros through his great 
service to many men and women active and retired from our Armed 
Services. I ask you to join me today in recognizing this remarkable man 
who has played a most vital role in the lives of many others less 
fortunate and helped preserve a vital part of America's community.

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