[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[House]
[Pages 17340-17341]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE SERVICE OF DANIEL STANDAGE

  (Ms. McSALLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McSALLY. Mr. Speaker, next week we celebrate Veterans Day, a time 
to honor the men and women who served our country in the military.
  Today, I want to recognize a standout veteran from my district, 
Daniel Standage.

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  Daniel served 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, until a neurological 
condition he suffered from eventually rendered him completely blind. He 
received a 100 percent service-connected disability, but that hasn't 
held him back.
  Daniel completed a blind rehabilitation program at the Southern 
Arizona VA. He enrolled at the University of Arizona and was 
instrumental in establishing its student veterans center, a place that 
offers assistance to transitioning student veterans. The center now is 
a national model for Student Veterans of America.
  Today, Daniel is a staunch advocate for veterans across the country. 
He credits his education as being the most important factor in helping 
him overcome his disability, and he now helps countless other veterans 
earn their degrees.
  In advance of Veterans Day, I thank all the men and women like Daniel 
who serve and served our Nation and continue to make a difference 
today.

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