[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13222]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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         HONORING NAVY PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS RANDALL SMITH

  (Mr. GRAVES of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Navy Petty 
Officer Second Class Randall Smith, who was killed on July 16 during 
the terrorist attack in Chattanooga.
  Randall, who lived with his wife, Angie, and their three young 
daughters in Rossville, Georgia, was a model of selfless service. He 
was a devoted and loving husband and father who prioritized his family 
above all else.
  Besides his military service, he was an active volunteer, giving back 
through charities like Stuff the Truck, the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, 
and providing rescue assistance during Hurricane Sandy. And less than 2 
weeks ago, he made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. 
Randall's selfless sacrifice, sense of duty, and sacrifice serve as an 
example for all of us.
  A sign at the entrance to the neighborhood where the Smith family 
lives sums up what I think many are feeling right now. It reads: 
``Thank you for your service. Sorry for your loss. You will be 
remembered.''
  I know that our community in northwest Georgia is forever grateful 
for Randall Smith's service and sacrifice. May God bless Angie and 
their three wonderful, beautiful daughters.

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