[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 186 (Wednesday, November 20, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THOMAS STRAUGH FOR THE 2019 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 20, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Thomas 
Straugh of Dillon for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation 
for his service and leadership in his community.
   Mr. Straugh served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years and served in 
Vietnam. Mr. Straugh received many commendations during his time in the 
Navy, including the Vietnam Service Ribbon and the National Defense 
Ribbon.
   Mr. Straugh is a known leader in his community. He served on the 
city council and multiple committees to improve the community, such as 
the site selection committee for the Veteran Home in Butte. Mr. Straugh 
is active in the American Legion, serving as Commander and Vice 
Commander during his time. Additionally, Mr. Straugh volunteered his 
time driving with DAV van and logged more than 7,500 hours.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Thomas Straugh 
for his service to our country and his leadership in the community.

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