[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 147 (Thursday, December 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1731]
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 TRIBUTE TO LECIL NOLAN--RECIPIENT OF THE 29TH ANNUAL PALMER VETERANS 
                           APPRECIATION AWARD

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                         HON. SCOTT DesJARLAIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 4, 2014

  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to honor Sergeant Lecil Nolan, USA (Ret.), who was recently awarded the 
29th Palmer Veterans Appreciation Award, an honor presented annually on 
Veterans Day by the City of Palmer, Tennessee.
   Following his graduation from Grundy County High School in 1969, 
Lecil enlisted in the United States Army as an infantryman with the 
101st Airborne Division and was deployed to Vietnam from January to 
December of 1971.
   After returning home, Sgt. Nolan went to work for the United States 
Postal Service, where he spent the next 29 years and 10 months serving 
his local community.
   Sgt. Nolan's outstanding service is reflected in the numerous 
commendations and military decorations he has received, including: the 
Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam 
Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam 
Service Medal, Air Medal with Numeral 1, Bronze Star, Marksman (Rifle), 
and 1st Class Gunner (MGM-60).
   Mr. Speaker, this recognition is certainly well-deserved and is a 
testament to our community's appreciation for Sgt. Nolan's service in 
the United States Army.
   I, along with the grateful citizens of Tennessee's Fourth District, 
extend a heartfelt thanks to Sgt. Lecil Nolan, as well as to all of our 
veterans, for their sacrifices made and service rendered to our 
country.

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