[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E106]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING JIM LYALL

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 29, 2020

  Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the First 
District of Oklahoma's January Veteran of the Month, Jim Lyall.
  A sergeant in the United States Army, Mr. Lyall honorably served our 
country in the Vietnam conflict. Throughout his time in the military, 
Mr. Lyall earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam 
Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, an Army Commendation with 
Valor, the Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and he 
received a Citation for Valor on September 27, 1968. Mr. Lyall's 
courageous and valorous service in the name of freedom is truly 
honorable.
  Following his departure from the military, Jim became a tireless 
servant for the veterans of northeastern Oklahoma. Currently, he serves 
as the Veterans Outreach Coordinator for the Community Food Bank of 
Eastern Oklahoma, ensuring that those who have served our country have 
access to meals. Mr. Lyall also currently sits on the Board of 
Directors for the Coffee Bunker, a Tulsa non-profit, that seeks to meet 
veterans ``where they are'' and help them transition to family and 
community life following their service.
  Before his retirement in 2017, Jim served at the Community Service 
Council beginning in 1980, retiring as the Associate Director. Mr. 
Lyall helped spearhead many of the programs that help to make the 
Community Service Council a premier service organization in Oklahoma 
and, in spite of his retirement, remains active with the Council. He 
currently serves as a Resource Member for the Community Service Council 
and is active in their Oklahoma Veteran Alliance program.
  Jim Lyall lives a life of unmatched dedication, sacrifice, and 
service to our great nation. He answered the call to defend freedom 
across the globe and sacrificed whatever was necessary in the name of 
that noble cause. He continues to serve our country, community, and his 
fellow veterans at a high level on a daily basis. It is my honor to 
recognize Jim Lyall as the 1st Congressional District of Oklahoma's 
January Veteran of the Month.

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