[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS SHIRLEY STEPHENSON

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Private First 
Class Shirley Stephenson, of Salado, Texas, for her selfless dedication 
and service to our nation while serving under the Women's Army Corps 
and her continued, unparalleled contributions to her community. I'm 
honored to award her a Congressional Veterans Commendation.
  PFC Stephenson entered the service in Houston, Texas in June 1959 
where she would begin serving her country. Since her honorable 
discharge, PFC Stephenson has become a pillar in her community and has 
served and contributed in ways that exemplify the highest standards of 
service.
  Throughout PFC Stephenson's life, she has served on multiple boards 
and community organizations, such as the Harker Heights Parks and 
Recreation Board, the KPLE Christian Broadcasting Corporation Board and 
the Hope Pregnancy Centers Board. While dedicating her time to these 
institutions, she also served as the President of the Fort Hood Retired 
Officers' Wives Club, a Goodwill Ambassador to the Killeen Chamber of 
Commerce and served as the President of the Chisholm Trail American 
Business Women Association.
  PFC Stephenson is both soldier and committed activist. She has worked 
on numerous political, organized county conventions, and served as 
President of the Central Texas Republican Women from 2008 through 2010.
  PFC Stephenson's hard work and service has not gone unnoticed. Along 
with her being honored by Governor Perry as a Yellow Rose of Texas, 
she's received the Chisholm Trail ABWA, Salado, Woman of the Year and 
Hall of Fame award, as well as the Vietnam Service Award in May 2016.
  I commend Private First Class Shirley Stephenson's selfless service 
to her community and nation. Her commitment to excellence and 
citizenship reflect the best values we hold as Americans. I join her 
family, friends and colleagues in saluting her great work and 
dedication to our country.

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