[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
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   HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED MILITARY SERVICE OF SENIOR CHIEF PETTY 
                           OFFICER PAUL HONEA

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                         HON. DIANA HARSHBARGER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2023

  Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Vietnam Era 
Veteran, Senior Chief Petty Officer Paul Honea of Chuckey, Tennessee 
for his distinguished service in the United States Navy.
  Senior Chief Honea served in stations across the globe, including 
Europe, North Africa, South Asia, and the Caribbean. He also protected 
our Nation's homeland, serving on bases in San Diego (CA), Naples 
(Italy), Norfolk (VA), Charleston (SC), Louisville (KY), and Raleigh 
(NC)--to name a few.
  Senior Chief Honea began his esteemed military career in 1974, where 
he found his passion as an Optical Repairman. During his tenure, the 
Senior Chief repaired not only U.S. Navy ships, but also restored local 
churches and orphanages while on deployment overseas. In 1994, Senior 
Chief Honea ended his accomplished military career of 20 years.
  Following his retirement, together with his wife, Senior Chief Honea 
commissioned the inaugural Navy Junior R.O.T.C. Program at Sullivan 
East High School in Bluff City, where he educated aspiring students for 
another 3 years.
  Please join me in thanking American patriot, Senior Chief Petty 
Officer Paul Honea, for his commitment and honorable service to our 
great country.

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