[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 94 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E795]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR MATTHEW T. BRADY

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                           HON. KEVIN BRADY-

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2018

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the 
service of my personal hero, my brother, Command Sergeant Major Matthew 
Thomas Brady.
  Over thirty-five years ago, Matt began his military career when he 
enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard. After completing his basic 
training at Fort Dix in New Jersey, Matt continued to expand his skill 
set with Combat Engineer Training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and 
Combat Medic Training at Fort Sam Houston in the great state of Texas.
  While serving in the National Guard, Matt earned his Bachelor's 
Degree, and upon his graduation, he began his active-duty military 
service in the U.S. Army. Always willing to go where there was a need, 
Matt's service has taken him across the United States and around the 
world, from postings in Colorado and Alaska to South Korea and Germany. 
Matt has served with valor and distinction in multiple conflicts, 
including Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and 
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Matt's distinguished service has not gone unrecognized. He has earned 
countless awards and honors, including the Legion of Merit with two oak 
leaf clusters, the Bronze Star with an oak leaf cluster, the Army 
Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Southwest Asia 
Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, the Operation Iraqi Freedom 
Medal with two Bronze Stars, and many others.
  Our mother, Nancy, inspired us to have faith, always be optimistic, 
and to give back. Matt turned this advice into a creed that he followed 
throughout his storied military career. From his time as a medic to his 
current role as Command Sergeant Major of the Regional Health Command--
Atlantic, Matt has spent most of his career managing healthcare systems 
to care for our wounded warriors and treat our active duty service 
members.
  After thirty-six years of military service, Matt will begin his hard-
earned and well-deserved retirement on September 30, 2018. My brother 
represents the best of what this country has to offer. Matt; his wife, 
Christina; and their tWo children, Matthew and Caitlin, have given so 
much over the years, and I could not be prouder to pay tribute to my 
little brother--my hero--and honor his decades of selfless, dedicated 
service to our family and our country.

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