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HONORING THE 2026 OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME FOR VALOR INDUCTEES

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On 2026-04-27, Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE 2026 OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME FOR VALOR INDUCTEES" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered defense, veterans affairs.

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HONORING THE 2026 OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME FOR VALOR INDUCTEES

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E374] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE 2026 OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME FOR VALOR INDUCTEES ______ HON. JIM JORDAN of ohio in the house of representatives Monday, April 27, 2026 Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2026 Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor inductees. The Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor will hold a ceremony at the Statehouse in Columbus on Friday, May 1, 2026 to mark the induction of its 2026 class. Selection for the Hall of Fame is a high honor that has been accorded to fewer than 550 Ohioans since 2000. To be considered for induction, individuals must have been decorated for heroic action in a combat situation. I am honored to commend to the U.S. House of Representatives and include in the Record this year's twenty inductees: Sergeant First Class Sammy L. Davis, recipient of the Medal of Honor, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Specialist Fourth Class Richard H. Adler, recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Pharmacist's Mate Third Class John M. Brown (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Navy Reserve veteran of World War II. Sergeant Meredith L. Barnett (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. Major Roderick J. MacEachen (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II. Private Aurelio J. Marinelli (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II. Technical Sergeant Harley E. Thomas (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II. Colonel Ralph J. ``Doc'' Watson (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Sergeant John T. Bineger, recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Sergeant Tyler S. Gangwer, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Corporal Edwin C. Martin (posthumously), recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Korean War. Sergeant George P. Mizik (posthumously), recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Marine Corps Reserve veteran of World War II. Master Sergeant Justin A. Orr, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant Paul H. Phillabaum, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Master Chief Petty Officer Michael J. Warden, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Navy veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Specialist Fourth Class John S. Webb, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Master Sergeant David M. White, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sergeant First Class Larry J. Davidson, recipient of the Army Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Daniel M. Gonska, recipient of the Joint Services Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Navy veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Captain Ronald H. Leonard, recipient of the Army Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. ____________________

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HONORING THE 2026 OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME FOR VALOR INDUCTEES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E374] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE 2026 OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME FOR VALOR INDUCTEES ______ HON. JIM JORDAN of ohio in the house of representatives Monday, April 27, 2026 Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2026 Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor inductees. The Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor will hold a ceremony at the Statehouse in Columbus on Friday, May 1, 2026 to mark the induction of its 2026 class. Selection for the Hall of Fame is a high honor that has been accorded to fewer than 550 Ohioans since 2000. To be considered for induction, individuals must have been decorated for heroic action in a combat situation. I am honored to commend to the U.S. House of Representatives and include in the Record this year's twenty inductees: Sergeant First Class Sammy L. Davis, recipient of the Medal of Honor, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Specialist Fourth Class Richard H. Adler, recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Pharmacist's Mate Third Class John M. Brown (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Navy Reserve veteran of World War II. Sergeant Meredith L. Barnett (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. Major Roderick J. MacEachen (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II. Private Aurelio J. Marinelli (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II. Technical Sergeant Harley E. Thomas (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II. Colonel Ralph J. ``Doc'' Watson (posthumously), recipient of the Silver Star, Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Sergeant John T. Bineger, recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Sergeant Tyler S. Gangwer, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Corporal Edwin C. Martin (posthumously), recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Korean War. Sergeant George P. Mizik (posthumously), recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Marine Corps Reserve veteran of World War II. Master Sergeant Justin A. Orr, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant Paul H. Phillabaum, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Master Chief Petty Officer Michael J. Warden, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Navy veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Specialist Fourth Class John S. Webb, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Master Sergeant David M. White, recipient of the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sergeant First Class Larry J. Davidson, recipient of the Army Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Daniel M. Gonska, recipient of the Joint Services Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Navy veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Captain Ronald H. Leonard, recipient of the Army Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War. ____________________