[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 178 (Monday, December 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1883]
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:
  Dr. Stephanie Abramoske-James served in the United States Army from 
1986 to 2007. She joined the Military Police Corp in 1986 where her 
first assignment was in Fort Hood, Texas, and was later deployed to 
Honduras. In 1990, she joined the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation 
Command, where she protected three Secretaries of Defense and 
investigated, processed, and supervised thousands of criminal 
investigations. In 2003, she deployed to Iraq as a part of Operation 
Iraqi Freedom as a Forensic Science Officer to gather evidence against 
Saddam Hussein for the offense of genocide. In her 21 years of 
distinguished service to the U.S. Army, Dr. Abramoske-James has 
received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, four Meritorious 
Service Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, and numerous other 
decorations.
  As a resident of Plano, Texas, Dr. Abramoske-James continues to be an 
active servant to her local community. She created an ongoing CSI 
summer camp to mentor high school students interested in forensic 
science. She has been a volunteer consultant with the Dallas Area Rape 
Crisis Center, and is currently working on mentoring programs for at-
risk youth in Plano ISD. She is also one of three faculty advisors to 
the Student Veterans of America at Collin College. Her vast knowledge, 
remarkable experiences, dedication to justice, as well as her 
commitment to her students makes her a superb educator and a role-model 
for all.
  Dr. Stephanie Abramoske-James, 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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