[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 184 (Friday, December 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2174]
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     ANNOUNCING RECIPIENTS OF THE INAUGURAL CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
    COMMENDATION FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS--RICHARD D. OLIVER

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2011

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to announce 
before my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives the 
names of eleven distinguished military veterans and community servants 
who call the Third District of Texas home. For their selfless service 
and dedication to their neighbors and nation, the following individuals 
have been selected as recipients of the inaugural Congressional Veteran 
Commendation:
  Specialist Richard D. Oliver served our country in the United States 
Army from 1980 to 1983. During his distinguished military career, 
Oliver trained to perform decontamination of field units in the event 
of a combat nuclear exchange. He served with the 2nd Armored Division, 
1st and 2nd Infantry. Later, he was stationed in Korea as a 
Demilitarized Zone Guard.
  Having served with great distinction, Oliver was awarded the Army 
Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct 
Medal, and Drivers Badge.
  After leaving the Army, Oliver served as a volunteer firefighter for 
the City of Sachse, Texas for 10 years. He now serves Sachse as a 
Police Officer. The recipient of four Life Saving Awards, Oliver most 
recently put his skill and strength to work when he rescued a woman who 
was trapped in her burning vehicle.
  He is the current Vice President and State Trustee of the Fraternal 
Order of Police, also representing that organization at the local 
Chamber of Commerce. With the support of his fellow officers, he is the 
driving force behind the annual Christmas food and toy drive for needy 
families. Oliver also assists families who need assistance with home 
repairs and maintenance through the Sachse Shares project. Last year, 
Oliver was honored by his hometown as outstanding citizen of the year 
when he was presented with the Spirit of Sachse Award.
  It is my pleasure to name Richard D. Oliver a recipient of the 
inaugural Congressional Veteran Commendation for the Third District of 
Texas.

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