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          CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION FOR MARK RUSSELL

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 4, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Staff Sergeant 
Mark Russell of Sherman, Texas, and award him a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. Staff Sergeant Russell honorably served in the United 
States Air Force during the Vietnam war.
  Staff Sergeant Russell trained in Radiology, Radiation Technology, 
and medical physics. During his time serving in the U.S. Air Force, he 
was given the responsibility to open and establish a Radiation Oncology 
treatment center to qualify the Wright-Patterson AFB as a comprehensive 
cancer treatment center. Additionally, he received the National Defense 
Service Medal, the AFM 900-3, and a Sharp Shooter Badge for his service 
in the U.S. Air Force.
  Staff Sergeant Russell is a graduate of the Hobe Sound Bible College 
in Florida, where he received a bachelor's degree in educational 
administration in 1970. He began working at the Wright-Patterson AFB 
Medical Center's Radiation Oncology facility that same year while 
completing postgraduate studies. Staff Sergeant Russell later received 
his Master of Science in Radiological Physics from Ohio State 
University and a Master of Health Administration from Washington 
University. Throughout his extensive career, he has published numerous 
studies on the topic of oncology and worked diligently to bring us one 
step closer to defeating cancer. From 2007 to 2012, Staff Sergeant 
Russell served as the Director for Physics and Technology Services at 
the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida.
  I am honored to represent Staff Sergeant Russell in Texas' 4th 
Congressional district. It is a pleasure to award him the Congressional 
Veteran Commendation for his service to our Nation and to the people of 
North Texas.

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