[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16334]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ALBERT L. CAMPBELL, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 21, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Command 
Sergeant Major Albert L. Campbell, U.S. Army, Retired of Round Rock, 
Texas, as a recipient of the Texas 31st District Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. CSM Campbell answered the call to defend our great nation 
for over 30 years in the United States Army. Today he lives in Round 
Rock, Texas where he continues his service to his fellow countrymen as 
a vibrant part of this growing central Texas community.
  Born in Greenwood, SC CSM Campbell left the 11th grade and entered 
the Army in 1950. After rigorous training at Ft. Benning, GA, he was 
assigned to K Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat 
Team and stationed in Japan. CSM Campbell earned the Combat 
Infantrymen's Badge and Bronze Star for heroism fighting in Korea.
  Following his assignment in Japan and Korea, CSM Albert L. Campbell 
served as the Platoon Sergeant for the 2nd Platoon, Company C, 508th of 
the 82nd Airborne, where he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry. 
CSM Campbell would continue his leadership ascension as an instructor 
at West Point preparatory School at Ft. Belvoir, VA, the United States 
Military Academy at West Point, and Howard University in Washington, 
DC. CSM Campbell rounded out his military service in Ft. Hood, Texas 
where he retired in 1980.
  CSM Campbell's service and sense of duty did not end with his 
military service. CSM Campbell traded his guns for crosses as a Deacon 
at the One Way Baptist Church, in Round Rock, Texas.
  Family and Service to God and Country remain at the center of his 
life. CSM Campbell continues his longstanding commitment to helping 
those in need whether physically as a caregiver or emotionally at Round 
Rock Independent School District's Opportunity Center, where he helps 
troubled children participate in the mainstream educational process.
  I am stirred with the strongest sense of pride and honor as an 
American that I should have the opportunity to highlight the life of a 
true servant of the people. All should marvel and stand proud of an 
American who so strongly answered the call to serve.
  CSM Campbell's patriotism and commitment to service reflect the very 
best values of both our beloved military servicemen and Central Texas. 
Let today be a celebration of one of our nation's heroes, one who 
devoted his life to keeping us free and making America a beacon of hope 
in the world. Along with his friends, family, and loved ones, I wish 
him both a happy, prosperous, and healthy life in the years ahead.




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