[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 81 (Thursday, May 17, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        2018 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EMPLOYER SUPPORT FREEDOM AWARD

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Tennessee (Mr. DesJarlais) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, in honor of National Police Week, I rise 
today to recognize the Dunlap, Tennessee, Police Department on its 
selection as a finalist for the 2018 Secretary of Defense Employer 
Support Freedom Award.
  This award, given each year by the National Committee for Employer 
Support of the Guard, recognizes employers who go above and beyond to 
support their employees serving in the National Guard and military 
reserves. Out of 2,300 nominations nationwide, the Dunlap Police 
Department was chosen as one of just 30 finalists for the award, whose 
recipients will be announced next month.
  Under the leadership of Police Chief Clint Huth, who is himself a 
Navy Reserve Master Chief, the Dunlap Police Department has been active 
in their support for their guard and their reserve employees.
  Like many employers across the country, Chief Huth and the Dunlap PD 
play an important role in our Nation's military readiness through their 
unwavering support of our reserve components.
  On behalf of Tennessee's Fourth District, I would like to 
congratulate them on their recognition and offer my sincere gratitude 
for the commitment they have made to our citizen soldiers.

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