[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 135 (Thursday, July 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E705]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL TY SPRADLIN

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                            HON. BILL FLORES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2020

  Mr. FLORES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Senior Airman 
Michael Ty Spradlin of Bryan, Texas, who passed way on 5 February 2020. 
Known as Ty to his family and friends, he was killed in a motorcycle 
accident at Yokota Air Force Base in Japan.
  Ty was born 5 March 1991 in Wheelock, Texas, to Theresa Lynn Spradlin 
and Michael Todd Spradlin. He graduated from Bryan High School in 2009 
and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2012.
  Over his 8 years of service in the United States Air Force, Ty worked 
as a crew chief on a variety of C-130 aircraft. He traveled to many 
countries and enjoyed the opportunity to see the world.
  During his service, Ty traveled to the Philippines, Australia, 
Thailand, Kuwait, and Korea. He served at three different squadrons 
over those 8 years, including: the 353rd Special Operations Group, 
Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan; the 755th Aircraft Maintenance 
Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ; and the 374th Maintenance 
Squadron, Yokota Air Force Base, Japan.
  Senior Airman Spradlin bravely served his country, and his legacy 
will be forever woven into our American military history. Ty was not 
only a proud public servant; he was a friend to all, a loving son, a 
brother, and an uncle.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the Spradlin family.
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to honor the life, legacy, and service of Senior Airman Michael 
Ty Spradlin.
  As I close today, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our 
country, for our veterans, for our military men and women, and for our 
first responders who protect us at home.

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