[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1099-E1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION FOR SERGEANT JAMES CLINE

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2023

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant James 
``Jim'' Cline of Plano, Texas, and award him a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. Sergeant Cline honorably served in the United States 
Marine Corps during the Korean War.
  At the onset of the Korean War, Sergeant Cline joined the Marines and 
was tasked with construction projects and refueling aircraft at Marine 
Corps Base Quantico. When he was assigned to Japan, he served as a 
truck driver and a rifle coach to ensure that Marines under his command 
were proficient in marksmanship. Eventually, Sergeant Cline was 
deployed to South Korea and specialized in Motor Transport. Here, he 
oversaw the maintenance and operation of military vehicles to ensure 
they were combat-ready at all times. For his service, Sergeant Cline 
was bestowed the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal.

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  When he returned to civilian life, Sergeant Cline experienced 
difficulties due to hearing loss from his time in the service. 
Nevertheless, he overcame these hardships using a good sense of humor 
and positivity, and he later raised a marvelous family with four 
children. Sergeant Cline worked in various labor and sales jobs before 
starting a business installing material handling equipment in the 
Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. He is also a member of the Korean War 
Veterans Association and enjoys interacting with fellow veterans. I am 
proud of the work that Sergeant Cline has accomplished, and I commend 
him for his perseverance and humble dedication to defending our great 
Nation.
  I am honored to represent Sergeant Cline in Texas' 4th Congressional 
District. It is a pleasure to award him the Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for his service to our Nation and to the people of North 
Texas.

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