[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 130 (Monday, July 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       JULY VETERAN OF THE MONTH

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 26, 2021

  Mr. HERN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the First District of 
Oklahoma's July Veteran of the Month, Michael Bell.
  Michael Bell served our country in the United States Air Force for 
over twenty years. He worked in Security Forces and retired as a Master 
Sergeant. Throughout his service, he was deployed to several military 
bases around the United States and overseas. Upon retirement, Mr. Bell 
continued to serve and protect his community as a member of law 
enforcement. Michael truly has a heart for serving others.
  As a member of law enforcement, Michael goes above and beyond to 
serve his community. He was involved with Atlus Public School's Red 
Ribbon Week program and taught their D.A.R.E. program. He served as 
chairman of the Jackson County Tobacco Education Committee and 
President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 120. Michael currently 
serves as Chief of Police in Coweta, OK. He was recently recognized for 
saving the life of a fellow veteran who was suffering from PTSD and 
contemplating suicide. He is a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 
and American Legion along with several law enforcement organizations. 
Michael, through his compassion for others, has touched so many lives 
in our community and across the globe.
  He answered the call to defend freedom and sacrificed whatever was 
necessary in the name of that noble cause. It is my honor to recognize 
Michael Bell as the 1st Congressional District of Oklahoma's July 
Veteran of the Month.

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