[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14558]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ELIJAH KING, 
                        JR., U.S. ARMY, RETIRED

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
accomplishments of Command Sergeant Major Elijah King, Jr., U.S. Army, 
Retired, who served his country in the Army for 30 years and continues 
to serve his fellow soldiers and his community following his 
retirement. He is a fitting recipient of a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation.
  A native son of Tuskegee, Alabama, CSM King enlisted in the U.S. Army 
in August of 1977. Along with serving in Korea and Germany, he is a 
veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm and served two tours in 
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He retired from the U.S. Army in 
2007 as Command Sergeant Major of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry 
Division at Fort Hood, Texas. During his service in the U.S. Army, CSM 
King was a recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the 
prestigious Legion of Merit and three Bronze Star Medals for his 
service in combat.
  This brave soldier is also a committed citizen. Following his 
military career, he continued to support the military and community 
through positions in various services such as the Co-Chairman of the 
Fort Hood Retired Council and the Chairman of the Central Texas Area 
Veterans Advisory Committee. He was a member of the Killeen Branch 
NAACP, Board of Directors KISD Communities in Schools, and Military 
Child Education Coalition. CSM King's work has improved the quality of 
life in central Texas in immeasurable ways.
  CSM King's motto is ``Old Soldiers never die and I refuse to fade 
away.'' As evidenced from the respect and admiration that his fellow 
soldiers and colleagues have for him, along with lasting effect on the 
community he loves, CSM Elijah King stands true to his word and will 
never fade away. I'm grateful that heroes like him call central Texas 
home.

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