[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1204]
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              CONGRATULATIONS FIRST SERGEANT EDWARD WILSON

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2018

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize First Sergeant 
Edward Wilson (Retired) for receiving the honor of Retired Soldier of 
the Year. He not only served his country through his distinguished 
military career, but continues to serve his community and fellow 
veterans.
  In 1969, Edward Owen Wilson began his military career in the Navy 
when he was drafted to serve in Vietnam. After serving four years, he 
was honorably discharged. He again took up the cause to defend our 
country when he enlisted in the Army a few years later. During his time 
in the military he recieved a number of military awards, including the 
Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense 
Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and many others. His military 
career helped instill the values that led to his compassion and 
commitment to the well-being of his fellow veterans.
  This fall, 1SG Edward Owen Wilson (Retired) will recieve the honor of 
Retired Soldier of the Year from the Retiree Council of Fort Leonard 
Wood in Missouri. This honor is bestowed to veterans who play an 
important role in aiding their fellow veterans in their lives after 
their military service. After retiring in 1998, Mr. Wilson made it a 
priority to continue his service to his country with a focus on helping 
fellow veterans receive the assistance they need, disability or other 
veterans assistance programs. He also is an active volunteer for 
Forsyth High School JROTC Color Guard in Missouri and is involved as an 
Event Project Manager for the Veterans and Military Coalition of the 
Ozarks.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 7th District of Missouri, I would like 
to congratulate 1SG Edward Owen Wilson (Retired) on this distinguished 
honor. I hold the deepest respect for members of our military and our 
veterans

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