[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 197 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7581-S7582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MAJOR PAUL V. BANKSTON

 Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend MAJ 
Paul V. Bankston for his dedication to duty and service as an Army 
legislative fellow on my staff. In January 2019, Paul will transfer to 
the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, where he will serve 
as a congressional budget liaison.
  A native of Okeechobee, FL, Paul received a bachelor of science 
degree in applied science and technology from Thomas Edison State 
College. He also earned a master of arts degree in legislative affairs 
from George Washington

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University. Paul enlisted in the Army in 2000, rose through the 
enlisted ranks to sergeant first class, and received his commission in 
2008.
  Most recently, Paul served as the Army legislative fellow on my 
staff, and for the Honorable Senator Thad Cochran prior to that. His 
operational experience in Africa and the Middle East, in addition to 
his technical expertise in special operations, medical logistics, and 
combat medical care, have been pivotal in helping to shape Department 
of Defense appropriations for fiscal years 2018 and 2019.
  He has served the State of Mississippi and the Nation admirably. The 
staff and I have enjoyed the benefit of Paul's counsel and have truly 
enjoyed working with him. Paul's leadership has brought great credit to 
the army, and I appreciate and commend his commitment to continue to 
serve our Nation.
  It is a pleasure to recognize and thank MAJ Paul V. Bankston for his 
exceptional service to our country. My staff and I extend our gratitude 
to Paul and his family for their sacrifices and service to the Nation, 
and we wish him well as he takes the next step in his admirable 
career.

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