[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 197 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1673-E1674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING LADD PAULSON FOR THE 2018 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2018

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ladd Paulson of 
Billings, a recipient of the 2018 Montana Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for his service to his country and leadership in his 
community.
  Mr. Paulson enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1983 and 
served two deployments in the South Pacific with the 3rd Battalion, 7th 
Marines and 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines. He rose to the rank of Corporal 
through four years of active duty and two years as a reservist.
  Mr. Paulson served the Billings community as a law enforcement 
officer. He was active in the domestic violence task force and 
instrumental in organizing local businesses to help in the prevention 
of domestic violence. He was awarded the Montana Law Enforcement Medal 
of Honor for his bravery under fire while apprehending an armed and 
dangerous criminal. Even after a service-connected injury forced him to 
retire in 2002, he remains active serving others through his advocacy 
for disabled law enforcement officers.
  Mr. Paulson also volunteers his time in the Adopt-A-Cop program at 
area schools, as a

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law enforcement liaison to the Montana Motorcycle Safety Advisory 
Council, and as a lunchroom aide at Arrowhead Elementary.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Ladd Paulson for 
his dedication and service.

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