[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 178 (Monday, December 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 ANNOUNCING RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION 
                    FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 16, 2013

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to honor 
fourteen distinguished military veterans, community servants, and 
American patriots who call the Third District of Texas home. All 
faithfully answered the call of duty and placed service above self for 
the sake of our great nation. Each one leaves a legacy to be 
remembered, for future generations to follow, a legacy of bravery, 
loyalty, dedication, and sacrifice. For their selfless service, bold 
leadership, and undying commitment for their neighbor and nation, the 
following individual has been selected as a recipient of the third 
annual Congressional Veteran Commendation:
  Kevin Haines served in the United States Army from 1989 to 1996. 
During his ten year military career, he served in the 89th Military 
Police Brigade, which supported in wartime and humanitarian services to 
numerous U.S. Army missions across the globe. For instance, he deployed 
to Iraq when the United States first invaded Kuwait in 1990 and 
approximately one year later, deployed to Cuba to help Haitian 
refugees. He also deployed to Somalia, and served at Fort Hood for 
several years. For his dedication and years of service, Mr. Haines was 
awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and 
Humanitarian Awards: Southwest Asia Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary 
Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a 
Good Conduct Medal.
  After Mr. Haines' military career honorably ended in 1996, he began 
his fire service career with the City of Temple Fire Rescue. He joined 
the Plano Fire Department in 1999 where he serves as a Paramedic 
Trainer and chairs the EMS Vision Committee. He received a Life-Saving 
Award in 2002 and was also awarded the Paramedic of the Year in 2007. 
Both in his military and civilian career, Mr. Haines has consistently 
demonstrated the highest level of service, putting his life on the line 
to protect our community, our businesses, and our homes.
  Kevin Haines, let me both thank and congratulate you on your 
exceptional service to our country and community both past and present. 
It is my pleasure to award you the 2013 Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for the Third District of Texas.

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