[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 11, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                          HONORING JAMES RING

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor U.S. Army veteran 
James Ring.
  After graduating high school, James enlisted in the Army and served 
in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He later joined the Reserve Forces and, 
at the same time, began a 13-year career as a City of Lakeland police 
officer.
  Now, in addition to serving as CEO for his own small business, James 
is active with the Lakeland Chamber, promoting issues important to the 
small business community.
  Very soon, James will be returning to Active Duty and deploying 
again. Now, that is commitment.
  People like James make me proud not only to be an American, but proud 
of my district. The spirit and the drive that propel him to serve our 
community as a small business owner and our Nation as a uniformed 
servicemember are unique and invaluable.
  From the bottom of my heart, thank you, James. And thank you Ring 
family for your service and your sacrifice. I know I speak on behalf of 
the entire district when I say that we are so very proud of you.

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