[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 175 (Friday, October 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E943]
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               HONORING THE SERVICE OF JUDGE DOUGLAS FAHL

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2020

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of 
Whitley Superior Judge Douglas Fahl.
  As a practicing attorney of nearly 25 years, Judge Fahl's record of 
public service is nothing short of exceptional.
  Having practiced law in the United States for over 20 years, Judge 
Fahl has also been called upon to represent military law across the 
world, including Guantanamo Bay and Iraq.
  In Whitley County, Judge Fahl spearheaded a new veterans treatment 
court program. Through the program, jurisdictions serve a large segment 
of the veteran population involved in the criminal justice system. The 
program has long fostered a better understanding between judges and the 
issues with which veterans, often casualties of war, struggle. So 
successful in Whitley County was this program that two neighboring 
county's court systems now direct qualifying veterans to Judge Fahl.
  In September 2020, Judge Fahl was appointed the Indiana National 
Guard's very first certified military judge. Few men were more 
qualified for such an appointment. Brig. Gen. Bobby L. Christine, 
National Guard adviser to the Judge Advocate General's Corps spoke in 
support of Judge Fahl's credentials and stated, ``Lt. Col. Doug Fahl's 
selection to serve as military judge for the state of Indiana is proof 
positive that the rights of those who defend America will be 
safeguarded. No finer selection for judge could be made.''
  Judge Fahl has served northeast Indiana, and our Nation, with the 
highest honor and distinction. This record is a testament to his 
tireless commitment to the people which make our country great and 
ideals to which our Nation strive.

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