[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING DENNIS ``D.J.'' JEWELL

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2019

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Mr. Dennis ``D.J.'' Jewell for receiving the Governor's Initiative for 
Volunteer Excellence Award in the Outstanding Volunteer Service by a 
U.S. Veteran category.
  D.J., a resident of Columbus, Mississippi, was a past commander for 
VFW Post No. 4272 and completed over 1,000 community' service hours in 
2018. As a veteran, one of his main concerns is the mental health of 
fellow service members, specifically veterans suicide rates. To prevent 
this issue in his community, Jewell established a monthly support group 
for combat veterans at the VFW and has also traveled to Washington, 
D.C. to advocate for mental health support for veterans.
  I am honored to have the privilege to represent outstanding 
servicemen such as D.J. His selfless service to our country extends 
past his military career as he continues to go above and beyond for 
Mississippians each day. It is individuals like him that make 
Mississippi, and America, great.

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