[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 63 (Thursday, April 11, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S2431]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CHARLES ``CHUCK'' JOHNSON

 Ms. ROSEN. Mr. President, today I have the privilege of 
recognizing the distinguished service of Commander Charles ``Chuck'' 
Johnson, a highly respected Korean and Vietnam war veteran. Having 
enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 16 before completing his high school 
education, Chuck served his country honorably for 21 years on the front 
lines of combat in both Korea and Vietnam.
  Chuck's commitment to serve did not waver after returning home, and 
he has spent much of his civilian life advocating and caring for 
Nevada's veterans, fighting to ensure that their service is never 
forgotten. Commander of the Southern Nevada chapter of the Korean War 
Veterans Association, Chuck played a critical role in establishing a 
Korean War Memorial at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, 
NV, which stands as a testament to the more than 9,000 Korean war 
veterans buried there. Chuck persisted for over 24 years to see this 
project come to fruition, and as a community, we are beyond grateful 
for his dedication to this worthy cause.
  Known as a leader and community servant throughout southern Nevada, 
Chuck was most recently recognized as News 3 Las Vegas's Veteran of the 
Month. Throughout the month of March, we saluted Chuck for his tireless 
work to make our community, State, and country a better, safer, and 
more just place. I am grateful for Commander Johnson's sacrifice and 
patriotism and look forward to observing his continued work on behalf 
of veterans in Nevada and beyond.

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