[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1517]
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 HONORING ENGINEERING AIDE CHIEF TROY R. COLE, SR., U.S. NAVY, RETIRED

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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 Engineering 
Aide Chief Troy R. Cole Sr., U.S. Navy, Retired, of Cedar Park, Texas. 
A World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veteran, EAC Cole served as 
a guardian of our great nation against countless enemies. A true 
patriot and exceptional citizen, EAC Cole is a deserving recipient of a 
Congressional Veteran Commendation.
  An intrinsic sense of adventure inspired EAC Cole to begin his naval 
career at age 17, shortly after World War II began. With a career 
spanning over three decades, EAC Cole saw much combat, and received 
numerous commendations, medals, and awards as testament to his 
exemplary service. Yet even upon retirement, the call to serve his 
beloved country continued to burn inside. EAC Cole returned to the Navy 
he loves, spending the next decade teaching, training, and mentoring 
the next generation of service men and women.
  EAC Cole's love of country is matched only by his commitment to his 
fellow service members. Today, EAC Cole remains devoted to celebrating 
the life, and honoring the memory, of his brothers and sisters in arms. 
Each year, EAC Cole invests countless hours in orchestrating many of 
Cedar Park's veteran memorials, parades, and ceremonies. He is beloved 
by the Cedar Park community for his leadership and passion.
  EAC Cole serves his fellow men with the same dedication, honor, and 
humility with which he defended his country. He exemplifies what it 
means to be an American, consistently placing his country and fellow 
men before himself. May we all follow the example of great men such as 
EAC Cole, and live a life of passion, loyalty, and selflessness.

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