[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 69 (Friday, April 27, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H3731-H3732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF BILL MULDER

  (Mr. ARRINGTON asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, today I introduced legislation to honor 
the life of a high school buddy of mine and a decorated Navy SEAL, Bill 
Mulder. Bill was a true American hero who served our country with honor 
and distinction.
  Like many of our troops, Bill's greatest fight wasn't on the 
battlefield; it was the struggle that often ensues from the mental, 
emotional, and physical wear and tear from military service. On top of 
that, people like Bill,

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who spend their entire careers pursuing excellence as a warrior, often 
wrestle with life back as a civilian.
  The Transition Assistance Program can help prepare folks like Bill 
for the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to civilian life, 
to create a new sense of purpose, to equip them with the tools to be 
successful in the marketplace, leveraging their unique experiences and 
skills from their time in the armed services.
  Named in honor of Bill Mulder, my legislation works to strengthen and 
improve this program. We owe it to Bill and every veteran to make the 
transition from Active Duty to civilian life more seamless and 
successful, which I believe this legislation does.
  God bless the Mulder family. God bless our troops. God bless America.

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