[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 195 (Thursday, November 30, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING WILLIAM ``BRUCE'' CHARLES 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 William 
``Bruce'' Charles of De Borgia for the Montana Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for his service to his country and leadership in his 
community.
  Mr. Charles was a United States Air Force pilot during the Vietnam 
War, having joined the Air Force in 1965 as a result of the Gulf of 
Tonkin incident.
  Following his military career, Mr. Charles volunteered for various 
community service organizations, including 25 years as a member or 
officer in the local Kiwanis.
  In De Borgia, he was instrumental in preventing the closure of the 
local post office and revitalizing the volunteer fire department. He 
also led a successful effort to create a fuel mitigation plan to 
protect the De Borgia area.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending William Charles 
for his dedication and service.

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