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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 15 men and women recently inducted into the Arkansas Military Veterans' Hall of Fame. Of the 15 inductees, the Hall of Fame selected 10 ``exclusively for their brave military service to our country,'' while it selected an additional 5 for their ``combined military and civilian service to our community, State, and Nation.'' I am proud to note that 8 of these 15 American heroes hail from the Fourth Congressional District of Arkansas, serving in conflicts ranging from World War II to Vietnam, as well as Iraq and Afghanistan. This speech simply is not enough time to recognize their courage and sacrifice for our Nation. I extend my thanks to all those who served as we recognize Veterans Day. Mr. Speaker, I submit for the Record a brief biography of each of the Fourth District heroes honored by the Arkansas Military Veterans' Hall of Fame. Honoring Arkansas Military Veterans' Hall of Fame Inductees Rep. Bruce Westerman/November 9, 2017 Biographies of Fourth Congressional District Inductees (as provided by the AMVHOF): Chief Petty Officer Adam Lee Brown, deceased (Killed in Action), Hot Springs, U.S. Navy, Iraq (two tours), Afghanistan (two tours). Awards include the Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action, the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the Purple Heart Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and three Navy Achievement Medals. Specialist Four Roger K. Hollinger, Sr., deceased, Prattsville, U.S. Army, Vietnam.…”