[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 109 (Thursday, June 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ERIC B. HILL

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2018

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to recognize Command 
Sergeant Major Eric B. Hill on his retirement from a career of 
honorable service in the United States Army.
  In 1983, Command Sergeant Major Hill enlisted in the Army and was 
initially assigned to the 388th Chemical Company. As he continued his 
service, Command Sergeant Major Hill excelled in a multitude of duty 
assignments and was repeatedly promoted as a non-commissioned officer. 
From his days as a young Sergeant serving in the 388th Chemical Company 
to the highest rank of Command Sergeant Major in the 419th Movement 
Control Battalion, he has exemplified the true meaning of leadership 
and commitment. Command Sergeant Major Hill honorably served our nation 
through several combat deployments including Operation Iraqi Freedom 
from 2003 to 2008 and Operation Enduring Freedom from 2010 to 2011.
  Throughout his duty assignments, Command Sergeant Major Hill was 
highly decorated in recognition of his exceptional service. He is a 
recipient of several service awards including the Purple Heart, Bronze 
Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Action Badge, Meritorious 
Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal with four Oak Leaf 
Clusters.
  I would like to acknowledge Command Sergeant Major Hill for his 31 
years of service and sacrifice to our country. I am grateful for his 
dedication, bravery, and selfless service. It is an honor to recognize 
servicemen like Eric Hill and I thank him for his sacrifice for our 
country.

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