[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 187 (Monday, October 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MATTHEW WADE BUTE

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 25, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Staff Sergeant Matthew Bute, a veteran and member of the 
Mississippi Rifles--the 155th Infantry Regiment in the Mississippi 
National Guard. He passed away September 10, 2021 in his home in 
Gulfport, Mississippi. I join his family, friends, and loved ones in 
mourning his loss.
  Matthew grew up in DeKalb, Illinois and graduated from Long Beach 
High School in Mississippi. He was an outstanding student and athlete--
a defensive outside linebacker on the football team. In his civilian 
life, Matt worked for Inland Dredging and was known for his hard work. 
In the Mississippi National Guard, he was a dedicated leader and a 
selfless Soldier. He was a devoted friend and model of Army leadership.
  SSG Matthew Bute served as a Dismounted Infantry Squad Leader in 2nd 
Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, 155th 
Armored Brigade Combat Team, Mississippi Army National Guard. He was 
responsible for training a squad of infantry Soldiers. His military 
career began in 2012 and he has served in the Mississippi Guard for 9 
years. He was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in May of this 
year. He deployed under the command of my current Legislative Director, 
Major Rodney Hall Jr., in support of Operation Spartan Shield and 
served in Kuwait and Iraq. Most recently, SSG Bute volunteered to 
protect our Nation's Capital during Operation Civil Unrest in 
Washington, D.C.
  Left to cherish his memory are his older brother Brad and his nieces, 
Brooklyn and Rainee. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer 
Holmes, and younger brother, Nathan Thumm.
  SSG Matthew Bute was a brave Soldier, a remarkable leader, and an 
outstanding friend to many. I am grateful for his service to our state 
and nation.

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