[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 150 (Wednesday, December 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DAVE CUELLAR

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                           HON. BEN RAY LUJAN

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 10, 2014

  Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Dave Cuellar of Veterans Helping Veterans for his outstanding 
volunteer work with New Mexican veterans.
   A Vietnam veteran himself, Mr. Cuellar had a distinguished career as 
a Gallup police officer after serving his country in the Army. Before 
retiring as a police lieutenant, he helped to protect and serve Gallup 
for over 22 years. In 2003, Mr. Cuellar was inspired to help start 
Veterans Helping Veterans, an organization dedicated to providing 
informational and social support for veterans in the Gallup area. The 
group provides critical help to veterans navigating the Veteran 
Administration's benefit and healthcare systems. More importantly, Mr. 
Cuellar has created an open and welcoming network run by veterans for 
veterans. His group is all inclusive, working with veterans young and 
old, from all backgrounds and all branches of the military to create a 
voice for all veterans.
   Words alone cannot express our full appreciation and gratitude for 
the service of our veterans, and the deeds of volunteers like Mr. 
Cuellar help make a difference in the lives of our veterans who often 
face many challenges when they return home from active duty. Veterans 
Helping Veterans is a great example of a remarkable volunteer 
organization that is having a positive impact in the community. I thank 
Dave Cuellar for both his service and for his work with Veterans 
Helping Veterans.

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