[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 195 (Thursday, November 30, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1626-E1627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MICHAEL LAWSON FOR THE MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2017

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Michael Lawson 
of Butte for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation for his 
service to his country and leadership in his community.
  Mr. Lawson joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966 and served 
in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. 
After being honorably discharged in 1969, Mr. Lawson devoted much of 
his time serving veterans in his community.
  Mr. Lawson is a leading coordinator for veteran celebrations in the 
Butte-Silver Bow area. He is active in the Marine Corps League, United 
Veterans Council, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. 
Mr. Lawson

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is also a DAV driver and chairman of the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys 
for Tots program.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Michael Lawson for 
his dedication and service.

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