[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING QUINLAN-HAMMOND HALL OF HONOR

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2022

  Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, today, we celebrate the dedication and 
ribbon cutting ceremony for the Quinlan-Hammond Hall of Honor at the 
University of Southern Mississippi.
  The Quinlan-Hammond Hall of Honor is a state-of-the-art facility that 
represents the University of Southern Mississippi's commitment to honor 
our nation's heroes. The dedication ceremony will honor Joe Quinlan, 
USM alumnus and lead benefactor for the Hall of Honor, as well as U.S. 
Army Major General (Retired) Jeff Hammond, USM alumnus and former 
Golden Eagles Football Team Captain and Quarterback. These two 
gentlemen have earned this recognition for their service to the Golden 
Eagle community.
  The University's Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and 
Families provides guidance and support to Student-Veterans in their 
academic and professional pursuits. Major General Jeff Hammond; who 
serves as the Center's Director, has led the University of Southern 
Mississippi to earn numerous prestigious recognitions, including the 
top Military Caring University across the State of Mississippi, 
designation as a Purple Heart Institution, and ranking No. 1 in the 
Southeast by Military Times in its ``Best for Vets: Colleges 2021 
Rankings.''
  The new Quinlan-Hammond Hall of Honor will provide more than 1,700 
USM Military Students and Student-Veterans with a home of their own 
that is commensurate with the honor of which they are deserving.
  Today is a special day. The dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony 
for the Quinlan-Hammond Hall of Honor symbolizes the University of 
Southern Mississippi's continued commitment and gratitude to our 
nation's heroes for their unwavering dedication to our country. As a 
veteran and USM alumnus, I want to thank the University's 
Administration, the USM Foundation, and the more than 150 USM alumni 
donors who made the construction of the new Quinlan-Hammond Hall of 
Honor possible for their commitment to honor those who serve. SMTTT.
  Semper Fidelis.

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