[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 18110]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING CORPORAL MATTHEW HAMPTON

  (Mr. DesJARLAIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to honor Corporal Matthew Hampton, an outstanding citizen of our 
community and a true American patriot.
  In recognition of his service to this country, Matthew was recently 
awarded the 28th Palmer Veterans Appreciation Award.
  Following his graduation from Grundy County High School, Matthew 
volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to 
Iraq, where he served as a Huey and Cobra helicopter crew chief and 
gunner.
  Corporal Hampton's exemplary service as a ``devil dog'' is reflected 
in the numerous commendations and military decorations he received, 
including the Naval Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, 
Presidential Unit Citation, and National Defense Medal.
  Mr. Speaker, this recognition is a testament to the heroism and 
dedication to duty that marked Corporal Hampton's exemplary service in 
the United States Marine Corps. I, along with a grateful Nation, 
congratulate him on receiving the Palmer Veterans Appreciation Award 
and thank him for his outstanding service to our Nation.

                          ____________________