[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 64 (Wednesday, May 8, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S3253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT TIMOTHY HALL

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Sergeant 
Timothy Hall, an extraordinary Nevadan who sacrificed his well-being in 
defense of this great Nation. The State of Nevada and the U.S. Army are 
proud and grateful for his selfless service and dedication to 
protecting our freedom.
  Sergeant Hall put service to his Nation above his personal safety in 
2010 when he was deployed to Afghanistan. He was willing to stand up 
and defend the United States in some of the harshest conditions. Just 6 
months into Sergeant Hall's deployment, he was critically wounded in an 
enemy mortar attack that resulted in the loss of both his legs. Since 
then, Sergeant Hall has endured more than 60 surgeries and countless 
hours of rehabilitation.
  In Sergeant Hall, I see the values of integrity, service, and 
excellence that define the brave men and women in our Armed Forces. It 
is these virtues that will define the rest of his life as he continues 
to adapt to the civilian world as a disabled veteran in his hometown of 
Hawthorne, NV. Sergeant Hall is the kind of patriot who, at the end of 
the day, is a hero that dedicated himself wholly to the most 
professional fighting force the world has ever known. America is an 
exceptional nation because of heroes like Sergeant Hall who are 
dedicated to securing our freedom no matter what the situation, no 
matter what the challenge.
  All of our Nation's service men and women know all too well the price 
that is paid for freedom. Each and every day, our troops are serving 
the United States to protect our liberties. They dedicate their lives 
in service and constantly make grave sacrifices to ensure the safety of 
our country. For all who served and all who continue to serve, I cannot 
thank you enough, and you will continue to have my unwavering support.
  I ask my colleagues to stand with me in honoring Sergeant Hall's 
service to our Nation. Let us continue to be mindful of our dedicated 
service members who fight to protect and preserve the ideals of freedom 
and democracy.

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