[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 173 (Monday, November 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    AWARDING GUNNERY SERGEANT RICHARD HALL A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 7, 2022

  Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I am honored and privileged to award 
Gunnery Sergeant Richard Hall, United States Marine Corps with a 
Congressional Veteran Commendation. His service and sacrifice through 
the United States Marine Corps exemplify his national pride and 
embodiment as a role-model citizen to serve the country he loves. 
Gunnery Sergeant Hall is truly an ideal candidate to receive the 
Congressional Veteran Commendation.
  During his years of military service in the Marine Corps, Gunnery 
Sergeant Hall has served in a plethora of incredibly important 
positions such as a Marine rifle, infantry leader, communications, 
recruiting duty, a combat leader in Vietnam where he spent 23 
continuous days in battle, as well as the Two Tours of Combat Duty. Not 
only is his dedication to his country shown through 23 straight days of 
warfare, but to serve one's Nation for twenty-one straight years is 
very admirable. Gunnery Sergeant Hall has also shown his adaptability 
by serving in many locations around the world such as San Diego Naval 
base, Camp Pendleton, Japan, Dallas, Vietnam, Texas Recruiting Center, 
and Pacific Command Hawaii with Weapons protection command. After 
serving for twenty-one years, Gunnery Sergeant Hall retired in 1975 
with many awards including the Bronze Star Medal with combat ``V'' 
device; and was awarded two Purple Hearts for battle wounds.
  I am beyond honored to have Gunnery Sergeant Hall in Texas' 4th 
Congressional district and am privileged to award such a distinguished 
citizen for his sacrifices.

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