[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 181 (Wednesday, November 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THOMAS GOYETTE FOR THE 2019 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Thomas 
Goyette of Butte, a recipient of the 2019 Montana Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for his service to his country and leadership in his 
community.
   Mr. Goyette is a veteran of the United States Navy. He served from 
1967 to 1970 during the Vietnam War earning the National Defense 
Service Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Award and RVN 
Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, and attained the rank of Petty Officer 
3rd Class.
   Serving his community as a volunteer for the American Legion, his 
local VFW and the United Veterans Council, Mr. Goyette has dedicated in 
his life to helping others. He's spent more than 20 years serving rural 
communities working as a registered nurse and volunteering with the 
local ambulance services. It's hard to find a rural community Mr. 
Goyette hasn't volunteered in. He's also provided many hours in 
continuing education services for ambulance crews around the state of 
Montana.
   Mr. Goyette also has been the coordinator for his local Honor Guard 
for several years where he communicates with funeral directors and 
personnel to make sure fallen officers and retired officers are given 
the respect they deserve.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Thomas Goyette 
for his dedication and service.

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