[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 164 (Wednesday, September 22, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6621]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                 TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JERRY HUMBLE

 Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, on October 16, 2021, the Colonel 
Benjamin Logan Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will 
present a special award to a great modern-day patriot with roots in 
Russellville, KY.
  Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jerry Humble was born in Russell 
County, KY, but being the son and grandson of Methodist ministers, he 
and his family moved several times, eventually settling in 
Russellville, KY, where he attended high school and lettered in four 
sports. He accepted a football scholarship to Western Kentucky 
University, in my hometown of Bowling Green, where he was defensive MVP 
his senior year.
  Logan County native, Margaret Jane Hollingsworth, his high school 
sweetheart--and fellow WKU graduate--became Jerry's wife in 1968 and 
began an amazing partnership with him in service to their country.
  In the midst of the Vietnam war, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Marine 
Corps and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Beyond Vietnam, his 
34-year career included service in Desert Storm and other operations, 
including commanding Marine Forces in Korea. He was recognized with the 
Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, 
Legion of Merit with two Gold Stars and Combat V, Meritorious Service 
Medal with one Gold Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak 
leaf cluster, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with one Gold 
Star, Navy Achievement Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon.
  His military career has been featured in a number of books and 
publications, he has appeared on a host of national media broadcasts, 
and he has testified multiple times before the U.S. Congress.
  Jerry's commitment to our Nation did not end in his retirement. Many 
public and private organizations have benefited from his leadership, 
including serving as the cabinet secretary for homeland security for 
the State of Tennessee.
  It is highly fitting that this distinguished U.S. Marine Corps 
veteran will receive the Colonel Benjamin Logan Award from his fellow 
Logan Countians and that we further honor him by this permanent tribute 
to his exemplary service to our Nation as recorded in these 
remarks.

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