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Mike Haridopolos Republican
“I am naming Army Colonel Joseph Matthews our Veteran of the Month. I want to thank him for his 27 years of military intelligence service.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colonel Joseph Matthews, a distinguished Army veteran from Florida’s Eighth Congressional District. Colonel Matthews dedicated 27 years of his life to serving our Nation in the United States Army, specializing in military intelligence. His remarkable career took him to places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. His service also reflects a deep appreciation for the freedoms he spent his career defending with pride. It is my honor to recognize Colonel Joseph Matthews as Veteran of the Month and thank him for his extraordinary service, sacrifice, and commitment to the United States of America.”
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colonel Joseph Matthews, a distinguished Army veteran from Florida’s Eighth Congressional District. Colonel Matthews dedicated 27 years of his life to serving our Nation in the United States Army, specializing in military intelligence. His remarkable career took him to places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. His service also reflects a deep appreciation for the freedoms he spent his career defending with pride. It is my honor to recognize Colonel Joseph Matthews as Veteran of the Month and thank him for his extraordinary service, sacrifice, and commitment to the United States of America.