[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12291]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE 2017 VETERAN COMMENDATION RECIPIENTS

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2017

  Mr. KINZINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the recipients 
of the 2017 Congressional Veteran Commendation from the 16th District 
of Illinois.
  The eight veterans receiving this commendation represent the best of 
the brave men and women who serve our country. These veterans answered 
their country's call during World War II, the Korean War, and the 
Vietnam War. As a veteran myself, it is incredibly humbling to not only 
represent these heroes in Congress, but also to have the opportunity to 
honor them for their patriotism and sacrifices on behalf of our nation.
  After their military service to our country, these veterans came home 
to serve their communities. They are civic leaders, active citizens, 
and many continue to serve their military brothers and sisters through 
veteran service organizations. Although their mission has changed since 
returning to civilian life, their leadership and tenacity remains 
steadfast.
  It is truly an honor to recognize the recipients of the 2017 
Congressional Veteran Commendation: Sergeant David S. Buennemeyer of 
Marseilles, IL; Private First Class William J. Butzen of Ottawa, IL; 
Captain Thomas M. Craig of Streator, IL; Chief Petty Officer Irving F. 
DeWald of Coal City, IL; Chief Warrant Officer Four John ``Jack'' A. 
Leininger of Marseilles, IL; Master Sergeant Ashley ``Dave'' C. Davis 
of Rockford, IL; Sergeant Kelly Frey of Kankakee, IL; Sergeant Steven 
M. Huettemann of Morris, IL; Staff Sergeant Wm. Walter Lochbaum of 
Streator, IL; Sergeant Alan D. Love of Morris, IL; Petty Officer Third 
Class James A. Rissman of Sheridan, IL; Petty Officer Third Class 
Robert T. Rogers of Morris, IL; Specialist Four Randal E. Rosengren of 
Ottawa, IL; Sergeant Eric W. Sampson of Morris, IL; and Airman Third 
Class Timothy K. Stratton of Poplar Grove, IL.
  Again, I am truly honored to be able to recognize these distinguished 
veterans from my district. I thank and acknowledge not only their 
service and sacrifice but also that of their families and loved ones. 
The recipients of this commendation serve as the embodiment of both 
military and civil service, and it is my hope they will inspire the 
next generation of great American leaders.

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