[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 154 (Wednesday, October 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR GEORGE FRANCIS (FRANK) MINOSKY, U.S. 
                             ARMY, RETIRED

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 21, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Command 
Sergeant Major George Francis (Frank) Minosky, U.S. Army, Retired. CSM 
Minosky answered the call to defend our great nation for over 25 years. 
Today he lives in Belton, Texas where he continues to serve his fellow 
countrymen as a vibrant part of his growing central Texas community.
  Born in Cleveland, Ohio CSM Minosky entered the Army in 1970. After a 
period of rigorous initial entry training, he was assigned to the 
legendary 82nd Airborne Division. Due to impeccable achievement and 
promotion to the non-commissioned officer ranks, he was selected for 
drill sergeant training in 1975. In this capacity, CSM Minosky provided 
superior leadership and shared his tactical expertise with thousands of 
recruits at Forts Ord and Sill.
  Following his assignment as a drill sergeant, CSM Minosky served in 
Korea, Fort Bragg, and Hawaii. CSM Minosky's career culminated at Ft 
Hood, Texas where he retired in 1995 after 25 years of dedicated 
service. His last official assignment in the United States Army was 
Command Sergeant Major of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry 
Division, a critical and prestigious assignment. Among a long list of 
accomplishments, CSM Minosky earned the Legion of Merit, Meritorious 
Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Armed Forces 
Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Expert Infantryman 
Badge, and the Master Parachutist Badge.
  Upon retiring, CSM Minosky's sense of duty did not end with his 
active military service. Frank Minosky's dedication to country and 
soldiers manifested in his efforts with the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Post 10377, American Military Retiree Association, Enlisted Retiree 
Association, Fort Hood Commanding Generals Retiree Council, and the 
Chief of Staff Army's Retirees Council. Frank Minosky is also an active 
member of the Association for the United States Army and the First 
Cavalry Division Association.
  Frank Minosky firmly embraced central Texas as his new home in 1992; 
since then, he has become an indispensable local community leader. 
Belton, TX singled Frank out as its Citizen of the year on one 
occasion. He has served superbly as a Belton City Councilman and 
presently contributes on the Belton Planning and Zoning Board. The good 
people of Central Texas are blessed to have him among us.
  I am stirred with the strongest sense of pride and honor as an 
American to highlight the life of a true servant of the people. CSM 
Minosky's patriotism and commitment to service reflect the very best 
values of our beloved military servicemen and Central Texas. Let today 
be a celebration of one of our nation's heroes who devoted his life to 
keeping us free and making America a beacon of hope in the world. Along 
with his friends, family, and loved ones, I wish him both a happy, 
prosperous, and healthy life in the years ahead.

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