[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 22, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO KEITH NOLAN

 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam President, today I would like to 
recognize a selfless young man of great character and tremendous 
determination, Keith Nolan of Frederick, MD.
  Keith's passion for service and for this country has driven him to 
doggedly seek an opportunity to join the less than 1 percent of 
Americans with a disability who have served in our military. In his 
commitment to defend our Nation, as well as our values, he has pursued 
this issue with many levels of the Defense Department. Moreover, he has 
reached out to the Armed Services Committees in both Chambers of 
Congress and even approached the White House to seek opportunities for 
disabled Americans to serve in the ranks of the military. Keith is deaf 
and recognizes that he is quickly reaching the age limit to enlist. 
However, he is still committed to seeking change that could enable 
others, with similar disabilities, to contribute to the defense of our 
nation.
  Keith Nolan is an inspiration to me and to those he has touched. I 
thank him for the example he sets and am hopeful that someday emerging 
military occupations might present opportunities for disabled Americans 
to serve their country proudly and with honor.

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