[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT BOB McMAHAN

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2019

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Lieutenant Bob McMahan.
  Born in 1933, Lieutenant McMahan was a decorated veteran of the 
United States Army. He served as an Army Ranger and received many 
awards for his outstanding service, including the Purple Heart, the 
Vietnam Service Medal with a Silver Star, the Army Commendation Medal, 
Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantry Badge, Permanent 
Aircraft Crewman Badge, and Bronze Star Medal, among others.
  Following his military service, Lieutenant McMahan returned to 
Georgia where he continued his career in public service. Joining the 
Hall County Sheriff's Department in 1973, he worked his way through the 
ranks from patrolman to lieutenant. In 1980, McMahan played an 
instrumental role in creating the first Hall County SWAT team.
  His colleagues described him as a true leader and teacher, someone 
you could always count on. The Department would frequently approach 
McMahan with difficult tasks because they knew he would ``tackle them 
with success.'' He will forever be remembered as a brother, mentor, 
motivator and father figure to countless individuals in the Sheriff's 
Office.
  Lieutenant McMahan was a remarkable man who was beloved by many. He 
leaves behind a legacy of distinguished service to our country and to 
our community. May he rest in peace.

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