[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 165 (Friday, November 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2747-E2748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             SALUTING JOHN HAMILTON FOR 29 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 6, 2009

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I'd like to recognize a 
model patriot

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who has really made a difference in the young, rising leadership of our 
armed forces, Mr. John Hamilton. Next week Mr. Hamilton will officially 
step down from the Third Congressional District Academy Candidate 
Selection Board after 29 years of service and volunteering his time, 
effort and talent to three different Members of Congress: former 
Congressman Steve Bartlett, former Congressman Jim Collins and me.
  In this advisory capacity, John offered his wisdom and expertise to 
help identify and recommend hundreds of students from the Third 
Congressional District for nomination to a prestigious service academy, 
including one who went on to become a Rhodes Scholar.
  The Third District of Texas is home to some of the best and the 
brightest young people. As a Member of Congress it is always an honor 
to recommend fine students to our nation's service academies. These 
students join the premiere military force of the world and become 
leaders of men and women in uniform. John Hamilton played an 
instrumental role in helping Third District young adults achieve their 
dream of military service.
  My friend, John, was perfectly situated to play the role of advisor 
for the Third Congressional District Academy Candidate Selection Board. 
He graduated in 1968 from the prestigious United States Naval Academy 
with a B.S. in Engineering/Management.
  He knows firsthand the rigors, discipline, and inner strength needed 
to thrive, not just survive, at a service academy. I know his 
experience in Annapolis helped him make many decisions.
  John also graduated from SMU School of Law in 1976. He is a Lifetime 
Chapter Member of the North Texas Chapter of the U.S. Naval Academy 
Alumni Association and a member of the State Bar of Texas. Since 1994 
he has served as President of Hamilton & Hartsfield, P.C., a law firm 
specializing in general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and 
business transactions. He is a shining example of a well-rounded 
patriot eager to give back to his country and his community. I am 
thankful for his service and I will miss his valued opinions and 
leadership.
  Godspeed, John Hamilton. God bless you and God bless America.

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