Recognizing Noah Coughlan's Fourth Run Across America

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Mr. OGLES. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I commend Noah Coughlan as he passes through Nashville today on his run across America.

Noah began his 167 day run to honor American soldiers and veterans on Memorial Day in Blaine, Washington and plans to finish on Veterans Day in Miami, Florida. Carrying an American flag that was flown by the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Noah has made a point of stopping along the way to meet with veteran's organizations, county sheriffs, police officers, and others who have chosen to serve our country. Having previously run across the country in 2011, 2013, 2015 to raise awareness of various diseases, this will be Noah's fourth, and perhaps final, run across America. When he arrives in Miami, Noah will become the 5th person cross the United States on foot four times.

Noah views this as a way to bring unity to the country. Calling veterans the glue that holds the Nation together, Noah praised them for not only the service they do while members of the Armed Forces, but also the continuing service to the country as first responders, law makers, and other essential roles.

I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing Noah the best of luck on the rest of his run to Miami.

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