[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 22, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE MILITARY SERVICE OF BUTCH, GUY, CLOYD, AND PETE STAFFORD

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                             HON. TED BUDD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2020

  Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the military service 
of Butch, Guy, Cloyd, and Pete Stafford. These brothers served our 
country for a combined 73 years.
  Raised in the Bell Orchard community of Guilford County, North 
Carolina, the Stafford brothers farmed and worked the land, attended 
Jesse Wharton and Rankin Schools, and were members of Hillcrest Baptist 
Church. It didn't take long after turning 18 for any of these brothers 
to begin their service to our country.
  Cloyd served eight years in the National Guard, Pete served 21 years 
in the National Guard, Butch served 22 and a half years in the Navy, 
and Guy served 21 and a half years in the Navy.
  It's not often that you come across a family so devoted to service to 
America, which represents a piece of history larger than any one 
person. It shows a powerful belief and dedication to our country's 
bedrock principles of service, selflessness, and sacrifice. I'm 
thankful for their devotion to the United States. There's no question 
that the Stafford brothers set an example and passed down a legacy to 
their children and grandchildren that will live on for generations to 
come.
  Please join me in gratitude for the Stafford brothers, who honorably 
served their country and have continued to be steward citizens in our 
community.

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