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Jim Baird: “I rise to honor Joe Root, who has served Clinton County as a veteran service officer for 25 years and served with the…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2026
I rise to honor Joe Root, who has served Clinton County as a veteran service officer for 25 years and served with the Clinton County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970 and eventually became a VSO in 2001 to advocate for fellow veterans and ensure our veterans receive the benefits they rightfully deserve. Joe Root's commitment to our veterans in Indiana does not stop there. He helped establish the Clinton County War Memorial at the courthouse and has led Memorial Day veteran services and honored veterans with 100-year birthday celebrations. Mr. Speaker, I thank Joe Root for his selfless service to our country and to our Clinton County communities as well as his tireless advocacy on behalf of our Nation's veterans.
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Jim Baird
Republican · Missouri
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Honoring Joe Root for his service to veterans and the community during a floor speech.

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