[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E983]
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                       CAPTAIN THOMAS A. HOFFMAN

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2018

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 
Captain Thomas A. Hoffman, U.S. Army, for his service to our country.
   Captain Hoffman graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 
1965 with a Bachelor of Science in Social Science and as a 
Distinguished Military Graduate from the Army Reserve Officer Training 
Corps (ROTC). He was commissioned as a second lieutenant upon his 
graduation and went on to serve on active duty for almost five years in 
the U.S., Europe and Republic of Vietnam. He served with the 14th 
Cavalry Regiment patrolling the border of East Germany and as an 
airborne parachutist officer in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, Captain 
Hoffman participated in the TET Counteroffensive and the Vietnam 
Counteroffensive Phase III and IV. His military awards and decorations 
include the Army Commendation, National Defense Service Medals and 
Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars.
   Captain Hoffman served for 24 years in the Jefferson County Public 
School system in various positions from teacher to school 
administrator. Additionally, Captain Hoffman continued his public 
service as a community activist, mediator, ski instructor, and 
volunteer firefighter and on the board of directors for the Coal Creek 
Canyon Fire Protection District.
   Captain Hoffman's courageous service has charted the path for future 
generations of men and women to serve in the military. I extend my 
deepest appreciation to Captain Hoffman for his dedication, integrity 
and outstanding service to the United States of America.

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