Marshall County native and Medal of Honor recipient known for courage in Korean and Vietnam wars
WASHINGTON – Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s (R-AL) legislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville, Alabama, in honor of Alabama native and Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Ola Lee Mize.
“Colonel Ola Lee Mize was a true patriot who embodied the American ideals of courage, selflessness, and honor,” said Senator Tuberville. “He devoted his entire life to putting country ahead of self, and showed true bravery in the face of danger time and again. Alabama is proud to call him one of our own, and it is an honor to pay tribute to his legacy by naming the Guntersville VA clinic in his honor.”
“I’m thrilled to see this legislation honoring an outstanding Alabamian and one our nation’s true heroes pass the Senate. Alongside every member of the Alabama delegation, I look forward to seeing this quickly signed into law,” said Senator Britt. “The Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Guntersville will continue to have a tremendous impact on our state by strengthening our VA health care system and providing critical medical services to veterans and their families.”
U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-AL-04) introduced the companion legislation in the House of Representatives, which passed without objection in September.
MORE ABOUT COLONEL MIZE:
Ola Lee Mize was a native of Marshall County, Alabama. He received the Medal of Honor while serving as a Sergeant with Company K of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army, in the Korean War. After the Korean War, Colonel Mize joined the Special Forces and completed three tours of duty in Vietnam. He retired as a Colonel in 1981.
Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees.
Senator Katie Britt represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Rules and Administration Committees.
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