March 7, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 41 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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          RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF JAMES PATTERSON

  (Mr. DesJARLAIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding patriot and advocate for Tennessee veterans, James 
Patterson of Columbia, Tennessee, who recently passed away.
  James was a Vietnam veteran who earned medals for his service. He had 
a 35-year career at Union Carbide, but locals know him best for his 
many volunteer affiliations in life. He was the true embodiment of what 
makes America great.
  James was an American Legion commander and Legionnaire of the Year, 
also a member of the Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign 
Wars.
  He was Maury County's veterans services director, and every week, as 
sergeant at arms, he led the Pledge of Allegiance at Columbia's Rotary 
Club.
  James loved his country and loved, most of all, the men and women who 
fight for it. My staff and I have worked with him often to help 
Tennessee veterans receive the benefits and honors they deserve.
  We were saddened to learn of his passing. The entire community lost a 
friend.
  My condolences to the Patterson family. Here in the Capitol and in my 
home State of Tennessee, I will do my best to carry on James' work on 
behalf of the brave men and women who risk their lives to defend the 
United States of America. He set an example for all of us.
  Thank you for your service, James.

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