[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 178 (Monday, October 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1030]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF PUTNAM COUNTY VETERAN OF THE YEAR, JOHN MULLINS

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 30, 2023

  Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Mr. John Mullins of Ottawa, Ohio, who has been named Putnam County 
Veteran of the Year. Every year, the Putnam County Veterans Service 
Commission recognizes a veteran from their county who has been 
honorably discharged, embodies the spirit of professional excellence, 
and has significant off-duty community service. After reviewing all the 
nominees, Mr. Mullins was selected for the honor.
  Mr. Mullins first entered the U.S. Armed Forces in 1980 and served in 
the U.S. Air Force. After leaving the Air Force in 1992, Mr. Mullins 
continued serving his community by joining the Ottawa Police 
Department. He served the City of Ottawa for twenty-five years as part 
of the police department, while also spending time as a volunteer 
firefighter for the Ottawa Fire Department. After leaving the police 
department, Mr. Mullins went on to become a deputy sheriff for the 
Putnam County Sheriffs Office where he is currently serving.
  Outside of his public service career, Mr. Mullins has been involved 
in the VFW, AmVets, and many other organizations that help raise 
awareness and fund veteran programs. He has helped with the POW/MIA 
programs for Putnam County while also organizing Ottawa Honor Guard for 
funerals and other events. Wherever it is possible to help a veteran in 
need, Mr. Mullins has dedicated his time to do so.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Mr. John Mullins of Ottawa, Ohio, on his selection as the Putnam 
County Veteran of the Year. On behalf of the people of the Fifth 
Congressional District of Ohio, I wish John all the best in his future 
endeavors and thank him for service to Putnam County and our Nation.

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