[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 184 (Friday, December 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2163]
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     ANNOUNCING RECIPIENTS OF THE INAUGURAL CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
   COMMENDATION FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS--PAUL M. SIMEON, JR.

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2011

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to announce 
before my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives the 
names of eleven distinguished military veterans and community servants 
who call the Third District of Texas home. For their selfless service 
and dedication to their neighbors and nation, the following individuals 
have been selected as recipients of the inaugural Congressional Veteran 
Commendation:
  United States Marine Corps Sergeant Paul M. Simeon, Jr. is a veteran 
of Operation Enduring Freedom. He deployed to Afghanistan with the 1st 
Combat Engineer Battalion in 2002. During his years as an active duty 
Marine, Simeon earned a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy 
Meritorious Unit Commendation, Certificate of Commendation, Sea Service 
Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and Meritorious Mast 
and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals.
  Upon his exit from the Marine Corps, Simeon became a patrol officer 
for the New York City Police Department. He put his military training 
to good use keeping the streets of Brooklyn safe. During his tenure as 
an officer, Simeon was awarded the Excellent Police Duty Commendation 
for outstanding service.
  In 2010, Simeon moved to Frisco, Texas, where he now resides. With 
the ultimate goal of becoming a doctor, Simeon has returned to school 
where he serves as president of the Collin College chapter of Student 
Veterans of America. He works day in and day out to ease the transition 
for returning warriors from military service to academic life. In the 
words of Sergeant Simeon, ``If one of us fails, we all fail. We leave 
no one behind.''
  Always faithful, Simeon continues to exemplify the Marine Corps Motto 
by serving his peers.
  Therefore, it is my pleasure to name Paul M. Simeon a recipient of 
the inaugural Congressional Veteran Commendation for the Third District 
of Texas.

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