[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       JUNE VETERAN OF THE MONTH

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2021

  Mr. HERN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the First District of 
Oklahoma's June Veteran of the Month, Joshua Starks.
  Joshua Starks faithfully served our country in the United States Army 
and the Oklahoma National Guard. He was a Combat Outpost Commander in 
Afghanistan and an Infantry Officer in both the Army and National 
Guard. Mr. Starks has continued to help others in his community and 
assist his fellow veterans. His commitment and passion for service 
speaks volumes about his character.
  Mr. Stark's dedication to service is evident through his work in our 
community. He is the former Post Commander and current Sr. Vice 
Commander of VFW Post 577. Mr. Starks is also the Tulsa Veteran's Day 
Parade Chairman. He represents his fellow veterans as a member of the 
Tulsa Human Rights Commission. Joshua is also involved with the Tulsa 
Area United Way. In 2019, he was recognized as the 2019 Emerging 
Leaders Society Volunteer of the Year Award.
  He answered the call to defend freedom across the globe and 
sacrificed whatever was necessary in the name of that noble cause. It 
is my honor to recognize Joshua Starks as the 1st Congressional 
District of Oklahoma's June Veteran of the Month.

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