[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 199 (Wednesday, December 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1325]
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       HONORING AND REMEMBERING U.S. ARMY VETERAN JOHN E. HUGHES

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 21, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. John E. Hughes 
for his dedicated service to our country.
  Mr. Hughes was born in 1945 and attended Hadley-Luzerne Central 
School District schools, where he was actively engaged in academic and 
student life. He enlisted in the United States Army on June 13th, 1966, 
serving with Company C, 124th Signal Battalion, 4th Infantry Division 
as a Radio Teletype operator in Vietnam.
  During his time in the Army, Mr. Hughes was stationed at the Central 
Highlands in Vietnam, where he transported soldiers and supplies to and 
from firebases. While participating in a Reaction Force Patrol, Mr. 
Hughes saved the life of his fellow soldier and was awarded the Army 
Commendation Medal for Heroism for his selfless act. For his tremendous 
commitment to service, he was also awarded the National Defense Service 
Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal.
  Upon his honorable discharge from the Army in March 1968, Mr. Hughes 
was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Finch Prime & Co. He 
maintained participation in multiple veterans' organizations, including 
the William J. Varney American Legion Post #862, the VFW Post #5836, 
the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Tri-Town Seniors, and publicly 
served as Assessor for the Town of Hasley. Mr. Hughes married the love 
of his life in 1970, and they raised their beautiful family of 3 
children together.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Hughes demonstrated exemplary service to his 
country and members of his community. I am proud to recognize him 
during the Saratoga County Veterans Association's Honor our Deceased 
Veterans Ceremony. On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like 
to commend the life of Mr. John E. Hughes and thank him for his brave 
service to our country.

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