[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 195 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1640-E1641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING STEPHEN GARRISON FOR THE 2018 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2018

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Stephen 
Garrison of Helena, a recipient of the 2018 Montana Congressional 
Veteran Commendation for his service to his country and leadership in 
his community.
   Mr. Garrison served in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 2005 in the Judge 
Advocate General's Corps and saw duty during Operation Desert Shield 
and Operation Desert Storm. Mr. Garrison received numerous honors for 
outstanding service and achievement in the Army, including the Legion 
of Merit, the Army Achievement Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, 
and the Meritorious Service Medal. He completed his 30-year military 
career as an Army Colonel.
   Mr. Garrison spends countless hours working for Montana Joining 
Community Forces, a community coalition made up of veteran service 
providers and organizations committed to aiding service members and 
their families. Often at his own expense, Mr. Garrison has helped 
veterans in danger of becoming homeless. He has also staged successful 
interventions for veterans dealing with substance abuse and used his 
legal expertise to help veterans navigate the justice system.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Stephen Garrison 
for his dedication and service.

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