[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 132 (Friday, August 2, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER AT FOX VALLEY 
                           TECHNICAL COLLEGE

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
dedication and outstanding service ofthe Student Veterans of America 
Chapter at Fox Valley Technical College.
  In 2008, the national Student Veterans of America organization was 
created to provide programs, resources, and support to student-
veterans. Student Veterans of America's mission is to offer the 
assistance needed in higher education to support veterans through their 
graduation to gainful employment.
  Shortly after its establishment, student-veterans like Chris 
McKeithan at Fox Valley Technical College saw the need for a veterans' 
club on campus and worked to institute the club at FVTC.
  Since the establishment of the Student Veterans of America chapter in 
2011, members have worked closely with the Appleton community to 
coordinate veteran events and resource fairs, as well as raise funds 
for veteran causes throughout the area.
  Staff Advisors Bill Trombley and Mike Gawel, along with current club 
officers Rodney Schreiber, Thomas Barrett, and Chris McKeithan are 
pivotal in creating a campus where veterans feel connected and 
supported by both the staff and fellow students at FVTC.
  I am proud to have a veteran-run organization in my district whose 
dedication to helping other veterans goes beyond their active duty or 
deployments. To answer the call to serve the nation and to continue 
their service to the local community is truly inspiring.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in 
applauding the Student Veterans of America Chapter at Fox Valley 
Technical College, its club officers, and its staff advisors for their 
service to veterans and servicemembers within the Fox Valley Technical 
College District.

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