[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





      RECOGNIZING SPECIALIST PAUL HUFF, RECIPIENT OF TEXAS' THIRD 
     CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2019 CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, it is my privilege to honor twelve 
distinguished military veterans from Texas' Third Congressional 
District who answered the call to serve their Nation honorably, both in 
uniform and following their return to civilian life. The recipients of 
the 2019 Congressional Veteran Commendation exemplify the time-honored 
qualities of patriotism, service before self, and bold leadership. 
Following their time in service, their efforts in our community have 
earned these fine individuals recognition as the recipients of this 
prestigious commendation. Their stories of sacrifice will encourage 
future generations to pursue a life dedicated to the very values we 
cherish as Americans: faith, freedom, and democracy. One such hero is 
Specialist Paul Huff of McKinney, Texas.
   Paul Huff entered the United States Army in 1962 and was assigned to 
the 5th Missile Battalion, 517th Artillery Division in Abilene, Texas 
following his completion of basic training. Following his promotion to 
Fire Control Specialist, Paul was assigned to the United States Army 
Signal School and later served under the United States Army 
Intelligence Training Center in Fort Ritchie, Maryland. Mr. Huff was 
promoted to a Specialist E-6 rank and was assigned with the Signal 
Corps in Vietnam and Thailand. In 1967, Paul returned home to his wife 
and children. For his service, Specialist Huff was awarded the National 
Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze 
Star, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with the Palm Unit 
Citation Badge.
   Upon reentering civilian life, Paul worked in the computer and data 
processing field before later retiring. Since that time, Paul has 
dedicated his life to assisting veterans and furthering the cause of 
those who have worn the uniform as evidenced by his role as President 
of the Collin County Vietnam Veterans of America (Chapter 1122), and 
active membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (Allen Post 2195), 
American Legion (Bill Bryan Post 110), and the Association of the 
United States Army (Audie Murphy Chapter).
   In his role as Treasurer for the Disabled American Veterans 
(McKinney Chapter 38), Paul also serves as a certified DAV Chapter 
Service Advisor where he has assisted many veterans obtain Compensation 
and Pension benefits from the Veterans Benefits Administration. Mr. 
Huff further demonstrates his ability to benefit the lives of those 
around him by giving selflessly of his time with the Veterans Center of 
North Texas, an all-volunteer organization that serves as a free 
resource center for veterans offering health, employment, housing, 
mental health and benefits assistance. Mr. Paul Huff has continuously 
found new ways to exhibit service before self to those within our 
community and deserves our unwavering gratitude for his many efforts.
   Today a grateful Nation thanks Specialist Huff for his exceptional 
service and congratulates him on this recognition. May his steadfast 
example of leadership inspire others to live a life of service to a 
cause greater than themselves. It is my extreme honor to award him the 
2019 Congressional Veteran Commendation for the Third District of 
Texas.

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