[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 178 (Monday, December 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 ANNOUNCING RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION 
                    FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 16, 2013

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to honor 
fourteen distinguished military veterans, community servants, and 
American patriots who call the Third District of Texas home. All 
faithfully answered the call of duty and placed service above self for 
the sake of our great nation. Each one leaves a legacy to be 
remembered, for future generations to follow, a legacy of bravery, 
loyalty, dedication, and sacrifice. For their selfless service, bold 
leadership, and undying commitment for their neighbor and nation, the 
following individual has been selected as a recipient of the third 
annual Congressional Veteran Commendation:
  LeRoy Myrben served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1977. 
During his 22 years of service, he completed six tours aboard aircraft 
carriers, three of those tours during the Vietnam War, and in total, 
served in ten different naval commands. After his many years of active 
duty, he worked for 27 years as a civilian employee, developing 
government and corporate programs, such as the design stage of the 
Blackhawk Helicopter, F-18 Hornet. In 2003, he retired as the Director 
of National Security Solutions and as the Director of the Coast Guard 
Program before moving to Frisco, Texas.
  Since moving to Texas, he's been an extremely active leader and 
servant to the city of Frisco, advocating relentlessly on behalf of 
veterans and their families. Quickly after moving, he joined the Frisco 
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 8273 post and in one short year became 
the Post Senior Commander and then later the Post Commander. During his 
time as Commander, he chaired the Frisco Veterans' Walk of Honor 
project to develop a memorial walkway that displays names of veterans 
on the Memorial in Frisco's Commons Park. All the while, he continues 
to be an active Frisco Committee Parade member and has served as 
Frisco's Memorial Day Master of Ceremonies for the past three years. As 
an advisor to Frisco's Mayor, Maher Maso, he developed and now chairs 
the Mayor's Frisco Veterans Advisory Committee, which consists of 
individuals from all military branches selected to advise the Mayor and 
City Council Members on issues pertaining to the veterans. Mr. Myrben 
not only put his life on the line overseas, he continues to sacrifice 
his time, energy, and efforts every single day at home to ensure that 
his fellow veterans receive the care, attention, and honor they 
rightfully deserve.
  LeRoy Myrben, let me both thank and congratulate you on your 
exceptional service to our country and community both past and present. 
It is my pleasure to award you the 2013 Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for the Third District of Texas.

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