[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8915]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE FORT KNOX VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay public 
tribute to the men and women who work in the Fort Knox Veteran Service 
Office. These dedicated individuals from my congressional district are 
deserving of our respect and admiration.
  Recent global events have rightfully renewed our focus on those brave 
men and women, past and present, who have answered our Nation's call to 
service. In times of war and in times of peace we must always show our 
gratitude for those who have worn the uniform of the United States 
military.
  Through their work at the Fort Knox Veteran Service Office, Paul 
Schlisser, Clint Meshew, Jaydean Maschak, and Mildred Meshew have made 
it their mission to assist fellow veterans and their survivors in 
obtaining benefits they have earned. Collectively, the group helped 
over 900 individuals in Kentucky's Second Congressional District in 
2006.
  As the home of Fort Knox, my district has a high population of 
veterans. Our government has a special responsibility to support 
programs and initiatives that ensure premium health care and economic 
stability for those Americans who stood selflessly in harm's way to 
preserve our most fundamental freedoms. The Fort Knox Veteran Service 
Office continues to do exemplary work supporting this important 
endeavor.
  It is my great privilege to honor Paul Schlisser, Clint Meshew, 
Jaydean Maschak, and Mildred Meshew today before the entire House of 
Representatives for their continued service to our country helping 
fellow veterans and their survivors who need their support. They are a 
group of outstanding citizens worthy of our collective honor and 
appreciation.

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