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Burgess Honors Local Veterans
Posted by
Whitney Thompson
on
November 09, 2012
Burgess Honors Local Veterans
“While we have singled out these veterans for recognition, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to all veterans for your service to the United States of America.”
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) recognized the five veterans who received this year’s 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC). The CVC was created eight years ago to honor the distinguished living veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District. Nominations were received from the community, veterans’ organizations and civic groups. This year’s commendations were presented at the tenth annual “Salute Our Veterans” luncheon sponsored by the Highland Village Business Association and the City of Highland Village. The five recipients of this year’s Congressional Veteran Commendation are: • Robert Baird (Lieutenant Colonel - U.S. Army) of Lantana • Victor Durrance (Sergeant - U.S. Army Air Force) of Gainesville • Andrew Fortunato (Lieutenant Colonel - U.S. Marine Corps) of Keller • Joe Gray (Colonel - U.S. Army) of North Richland Hills • Mugg Pawless (Private First Class - U.S. Army) of Gainesville “Five extraordinary individuals were selected to receive the 2012 Congressional Veteran Commendation,” said Dr. Burgess. “They served in the Armed Forces of the United States with distinction and continued their dedication to the nation by striving tirelessly on behalf of their fellow veterans and serving the people in their communities.” “While we have singled out these veterans for recognition, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to all veterans for your service to the United States of America,” Dr. Burgess remarked to the approximate 300 luncheon attendees. “On behalf of the citizens of the 26th District and of a grateful nation, we are forever in your debt.” In addition to those recognized with this year’s CVC, Dr. Burgess also recognized Sgt. Steven Davidson (U.S Army) as the 2012 Army Times Soldier of the Year. ***To download a photo of Dr. Burgess with Congressional Veteran Commendation recipients click here. Pictured are (L-R): Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., Robert Baird, Victor Durrance, Andrew Fortunato, Joe Gray, Mugg Pawless*** ###
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