[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E429]
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 IN HONOR OF THE SERVICE OF COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR WILLIAM RUSSELL III

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Command 
Sergeant Major William Russell III, the outgoing Brigade Command 
Sergeant Major of the 177th Military Police Brigade. His service to our 
community and to our Nation are worthy of commendation.
  Born in Madison Heights, Michigan, he enlisted in the United States 
Army on May 16, 1989. During his time on active duty, he served Wheeled 
Vehicle Operator for ten years. After serving his duty, Command 
Sergeant Major Russell's service to our country was not yet done. He 
enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard immediately after serving 
on active duty, serving with the 210th Military Police Company as a 
Section Sergeant.
  His previous assignments with the Michigan Army National Guard 
include, Platoon Sergeant 1461st CBT HET Company, First Sergeant 1072nd 
Maintenance Company, Command Sergeant Major 1225th Combat Sustainment 
Support Battalion, Command Sergeant Major 272nd Regional Support Group, 
Command Sergeant Major/Commandant 177th Regional Training Institute, 
Command Sergeant Major 177th Military Police Brigade, State Command 
Sergeant Major and Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Michigan National 
Guard. He has earned many awards for his exemplary service, including 
the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal.
  In the numerous roles that he has served and a military career that 
has spanned decades, Command Sergeant Major Russell has proven his 
tremendous commitment and dedication to service. A tried and true 
leader, he heard the call and has served this entire Nation well.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Command 
Sergeant Major William Russell III for his lifetime of invaluable 
service to this Nation. I join with Command Sergeant Major Russell's 
family--including his children DeSeandra, Alfonzo, and William--
friends, and colleagues in extending my gratitude to him for his 
exemplary and honorable service to this country.

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