[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 109 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E681-E682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL 
                  PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JACK ASHMORE

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 28, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jackie King 
``Jack'' Ashmore of Reno, Texas, and present him with the Congressional 
Patriot Award. Jack has dedicated himself to faithfully serving out 
community and country.
  As a child, Jack was always fascinated with aviation and began flying 
at the age of 7 with his uncle. After graduating from Paris High School 
in 1947, Jack joined the United States

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Navy while enrolled at Paris Junior College. He began flight training 
in 1949 and graduated from aviation school the following year. Jack 
flew combat tours during the Korean War and was stationed onboard the 
USS Sicily and USS Rendova aircraft carriers in the Sea of Japan. 
During the Vietnam War, he became the commander of Attack Squadron 22 
and flew 254 combat missions. For his heroic actions in combat, Jack 
received numerous awards, including the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, 
the Legion of Merit, fourteen Air Medals, and two Navy Commendation 
Medals. He later earned his master's degree in international affairs 
from George Washington University.
  In July 1973, Jack retired from the Navy as a Captain. He had been 
working for the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. In civilian 
life, Jack continued his passion of flying while volunteering in our 
community. He conducted flights for police departments, schools, and 
individuals in need across North Texas. Jack previously served on the 
advisory board for Paris Airport and the City of Reno. He is a current 
board member of the Paris Junior College Alumni & Friends Association. 
For his outstanding contributions, Jack was recognized in 2017 as a 
distinguished graduate of Paris High School and inducted into Paris 
Junior College's Academic Hall of Honor. He also received the Federal 
Aviation Administration's prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot 
Award to mark over 50 years of excellent flight. I wish Jack continued 
success and good health for many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Jack with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to our Nation and the people of North Texas.

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