[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT LANCE NELSON

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration 
that I rise to congratulate MSgt. Lance Nelson on being named the 
Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year. This award, given annually 
by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Military Affairs Committee and the 
Kiwanis Club of Tacoma, recognizes an individual who upholds his or her 
commitment to civic responsibility in an exemplary way. MSgt. Nelson 
has served his community and country in great measure and is truly 
deserving of this award.
  During his time in the 728th Airlift Squadron, 446th Airlift Wing, 
MSgt. Nelson has personified what it means to be an airman. He not only 
serves as a flight leader in his squadron but also as the squadron's 
Self Aid and Buddy Care Instructor, a position that puts him in charge 
of conducting classes on battlefield first aid. Furthermore, MSgt. 
Nelson's commitment to service continues when he is off duty, where he 
is employed as a firefighter and EMT with West Pierce Fire and Rescue.
  MSgt. Nelson has also shown enthusiasm for the potential of young 
people in our community. From starring in Fire Prevention Week 
assemblies and volunteering in classrooms, to leading Boy Scouts and 
coaching sports, MSgt. Nelson has consistently invested in the lives of 
children. As President of the Evergreen Elementary PTA and member of 
the Bethel School District Long Range Facilities Planning Team, he has 
been a dedicated advocate and resource for the Bethel School District.
  Howard O. Scott, for whom this award is named, served America when 
called upon during World War II, and continued to serve the Tacoma 
community throughout the rest of his life, leaving behind an impressive 
legacy. MSgt. Nelson carries on the legacy of Howard O. Scott, setting 
an incredible example of what it means to give back to your country and 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I congratulate MSgt. Lance 
Nelson. I wish him well in his future endeavors, and thank him for his 
service.

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