[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 26 (Monday, February 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E175]
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                      HONORING TOMMY TRAXLER, JR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable veteran, Tommy Traxler, Jr. Mr. Traxler has shown what can 
be done through hard work, setting goals, and aiming high.
  Tommy Traxler, Jr., was born January 17, 1945 in Crystal Springs, 
Mississippi to the late Charlean Traxler and Tommy Traxler, Sr. He was 
reared by his grandmother, the late Gussie Hudson.
  He was a 1963 graduate of William H. Holtzclaw Memorial High School 
in Crystal Springs, Mississippi and 1965 graduate of Utica Junior 
College, Utica, Mississippi. On September 6, 1966, Tommy was killed in 
Vietnam.
  Tommy had two siblings; one brother, Charles E. Pickett and one 
sister, Cynthia Traxler of Crystal Springs, Mississippi. His hobbies 
included football, basketball and drawing.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Tommy 
Traxler, Jr. for his dedication to serving our great country and his 
community.

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