October 13, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E957 CONGRATULATING BLAKE HURST say we are truly grateful for his unwavering aid to his partner, an EMS student, and the UPON HIS RETIREMENT service and cannot thank him enough. critically injured driver of the other vehicle. Detective Miller is deserving of this honor, Working in conjunction with other EMS units, HON. and I would like to extend my most sincere he successfully triaged all injured individuals OF MISSOURI appreciation and wish him success as he con- and ensured that exceptional care was pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinues to protect our communities. vided. Madam Speaker, please join me today in Mr. Fox’s quick actions, bravery, and dedi- Tuesday, October 13, 2020 celebrating City of Fayetteville Police Depart- cation to service is a credit to him, his family, Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker I rise ment Detective Jonathan R. Miller for receiv- and Cape Fear Valley EMS. I know I speak for today to recognize my friend and fellow Mis- ing the Public Safety Valor Award. everyone in our community when I say we are sourian, Blake Hurst who will be retiring as f truly grateful for his unwavering service and president of the Missouri Farm Bureau later cannot thank him enough. this year. HONORING THE WORK OF DESIGN Mr. Fox is deserving of this honor, and I Blake raises corn, soybeans and flowers LAB BY LOCKER ROOM ATH- would like to extend my most sincere appre- with his family and as a farmer himself, knows LETICS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ciation and wish him success as he continues firsthand the challenges Missouri farmers face, COVID–19 to protect our communities. like devastating floods and changing trade Madam Speaker, please join me today in tides. Because of this personal knowledge, HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN celebrating Cape Fear Valley EMS Paramedic Blake has been able to dutifully serve Missouri OF Hunter Fox for receiving the Public Safety farmers and ranchers in this post for a dec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Valor Award. ade, and in several other positions at the Mis- Tuesday, October 13, 2020 f souri Farm Bureau since the 1980’s. With two-thirds of Missouri covered in farm- Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF land, we are home to a longstanding agricul- today to honor the exceptional work of Design FIRST SERGEANT JOHN E. tural tradition that is alive and well today. I am Lab by Locker Room Athletics. This local Hot HATLEY extremely grateful that he has spent the last Springs business has adapted their existing ten years as one of the lead advocates, sup- manufacturing to produce customized masks HON. porters and resources for our state’s ag indus- for organizations to continue operations during OF SOUTH CAROLINA try, both in Missouri and on a national level. COVID–19. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When many of Locker Room Athletics’ cus- The Missouri Farm Bureau is the oldest in the Tuesday, October 13, 2020 nation and we have been incredibly fortunate tomers began to see the effects of the pan- to have Blake at the helm for the last ten demic, they reached out to this local business Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today years. to produce masks that could keep employees to celebrate the release of First Sergeant John Madam Speaker, on behalf of myself and safe while continuing to work. By converting E. Hatley from Fort Leavenworth. my fellow Missouri farmers, I thank him for his their manufacturing capabilities, Locker Room First Sergeant Hatley is an American hero service and wish him all the best on his future Athletics now serves small businesses, local who, throughout his twenty years of service, endeavors. school districts, corporations, and government risked his life for his country time and time again. His outstanding military career as a sol- f agencies across the nation. It is work like this that truly sets them apart dier and leader in the U.S. Army is recognized HONORING DETECTIVE JONATHAN as heroes in a time of national crisis. Not only by two Bronze Stars and an Army Com- R. MILLER AS A RECIPIENT OF does their service protect the health of their mendation Medal for Valor—a true testament THE VALOR AWARD fellow man, but it also provides a way for fami- of his commitment to his country and his fel- lies to continue working, for businesses to low soldiers. HON. RICHARD HUDSON continue running, and for the economy to con- First Sergeant Hatley was sentenced for the OF NORTH CAROLINA tinue growing. premeditated murder of four Shi’ite fighters in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is an honor to see work like this hap- Iraq despite the complete absence of evi- pening down the street in Hot Springs, Arkan- dence. Not a single scrap of physical or foren- Tuesday, October 13, 2020 sas. I take this time to thank them for their sic evidence was found in a thorough inves- Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today service to our community and for providing an tigation conducted by the Army Criminal Inves- to recognize City of Fayetteville Police Depart- example to the rest of the nation of what true tigation Division. Notwithstanding this paucity ment Detective Jonathan R. Miller as a recipi- servant-leadership is. of evidence, First Sergeant Hatley has been ent of the Public Safety Valor Award, pre- f imprisoned for nearly a decade. sented annually by the Greater Fayetteville Throughout his time at Fort Leavenworth, Chamber of Commerce. HONORING PARAMEDIC HUNTER First Sergeant Hatley has availed himself of The Valor Award is a prestigious honor pre- FOX AS A RECIPIENT OF THE programs available within the barracks for self- sented to men and women of the Fayetteville VALOR AWARD improvement, and he has nearly completed a region who perform acts of heroism under ex- Master of Business Administration degree. He treme risk. An outstanding member of Fayette- HON. RICHARD HUDSON also consistently maintained a positive atti- ville Police Department, Detective Miller went OF NORTH CAROLINA tude, led other inmates by example, and even beyond his call of duty on the evening of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES saved a fellow inmate’s life. Tuesday, August 29, 2019. First Sergeant Hatley is a man with strong While driving over a bridge, Detective Miller Tuesday, October 13, 2020 family support, a stellar military record, a phe- witnessed a driver lose consciousness at the Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today nomenal moral compass, and an essentially wheel and swerve into oncoming traffic. He to recognize Cape Fear Valley Emergency perfect record while incarcerated. His career saw a woman in the other lane attempt to Medical Services Paramedic Hunter Fox as a was characterized by honor, sacrifice, and avert the oncoming vehicle and jumped into recipient of the Public Safety Valor Award, valor. Now that he will return to his rightful immediate action. Detective Miller pulled over presented annually by the Greater Fayetteville place in life as a contributing member of soci- and successfully stopped the moving vehicle Chamber of Commerce. ety, First Sergeant Hatley is planning to build before impact. After securing the scene, he The Valor Award is a prestigious honor pre- a home for his disabled mother and father. He called for medical assistance for the uncon- sented to men and women of the Fayetteville also plans to marry his girlfriend, Pamela Mil- scious driver. region who perform acts of heroism under ex- ler. Detective Miller is a hero and that night he treme risk. An outstanding member of Cape John, I hope that you may continue to serve prevented not only a head on collision, but Fear Valley EMS, Mr. Fox went beyond his as an example to other soldiers and the Amer- also a possible second tragedy from occurring. call of duty on March 23, 2020. ican people. Thank you for your outstanding His quick actions, bravery, and dedication to When his ambulance was overturned fol- service to this country. I wish you the best of service is a credit to him, his family, and the lowing a collision with a privately owned motor luck as you return to your proper place in soci- entire Fayetteville Police Department. I know I vehicle, Mr. Fox took command of the scene. ety, and I wish you a lifetime of happiness in speak for everyone in our community when I In an act of heroic selflessness, he rendered your future marriage and life.

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