[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING SGT JESSE LEE BUCHANAN, SR.

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 4, 2018

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Sgt Jesse Lee 
Buchanan, Sr.
  Jesse was born on March 3, 1947 to the late John G. Sr. and Margaret 
Buchanan in Anniston, Alabama. Jesse attended Thankful Elementary 
School and graduated from William C. Overfelt in San Jose, California. 
He attended San Jose City College, Daniel Payne and in 1965 attended 
Florida A&M and played semi-professional football for the 1967 San Jose 
Patches. He also played with the Oakland Raiders before being drafted 
in the U.S. Army.
  While serving in Vietnam, Jesse was wounded after being shot 18 
times.
  After being wounded, he was medically discharged with the Awards and 
Declarations which include: The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam 
Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Purple 
Heart.
  Jesse re-entered San Jose City College, San Jose State and then 
became employed with the State of Veteran's Administration and San Jose 
City as a traffic engineer. He later worked for Eastman Kodak where he 
retired.
  Jesse has been married to Diane for 36 years and has four children: 
LaShawn Dearing, Celeste Paige, William Buchanan and Jesse Jr. They 
have also been blessed with eight grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
  Jesse attends Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church and serves as a Trustee and 
Finance Advisor.
  He is a member of the Thomas A. Williams Elks Lodge and was ``Brother 
Elk of the Year'' in 2014. He is also a member of the American Legion 
Post and the Masonic Jackson Pride.
  In 2018, Jesse flew to Washington, D.C. with the Alabama Freedom 
Flight to see the Vietnam Wall and Korean Memorial.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking Jesse for his service to our 
country.

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