[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 17 (Tuesday, January 30, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H298-H299]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CELEBRATING JAMES W. PUTNEY, JR.

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate James 
W. Putney, Jr., a veteran, a patriot, and the grand marshal of the 2023 
Charleston Veterans Day Parade. Mr. Putney proudly led the 23rd annual 
Veterans Day Parade, which was dedicated to America's heroes.
  His devout service and leadership have been evident since answering 
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call to join the United States Army at 17 years old. Over two decades 
of honorable service resulted in his retirement as a staff sergeant at 
Fort Benning, Georgia.
  In his military journey, James played vital roles as a construction 
and combat engineer. Post retirement, he returned to his roots in 
Savannah, transitioning to a career at the Chatham County Courthouse, 
where he continued to serve until 2016.
  Even in retirement, James remained actively involved in various local 
organizations, as he continues to exemplify dedication and leadership 
to his community and to his country.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate James and thank him for his service to 
our country and to our community.

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