[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 194 (Wednesday, November 29, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT TRACY DARYL CORNETT

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 29, 2017

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lieutenant Tracy 
Daryl Cornett of the City of Lenoir, North Carolina. On behalf of the 
people of Western North Carolina, I would like to thank Lt. Cornett for 
20 years of exemplary service to our communities as a member of the 
police force and congratulate him on his recent retirement.
  Daryl Cornett began his decorated career in the public safety field 
as an employee of the Emergency Management Services in 1988. He went on 
to work for the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office in 1990 and served on 
active duty with the United States Air Force in 1991 before joining the 
Lenoir Police Department in 1998. Throughout his tenure with the Lenoir 
Police Department, Lt. Cornett served in various capacities including 
as a Crime Prevention and Public Information Officer, Special Response 
Team Negotiator, Detective Sergeant, and Patrol Lieutenant as well as 
in the Honor Guard. Simultaneously, Lt. Cornett re-enlisted in 2003 and 
continued to serve honorably as a member of the Air Force Reserve. His 
military service included operations Desert Storm and Northern Watch. 
In 2011, he was called to assist with Operation Enduring Freedom. All 
told, Lt. Cornett has devoted his entire professional career to serving 
his country and his community with integrity and bravery.
  Over the course of his career, Lt. Cornett has been honored with 
numerous meritorious service awards including the Air Force Reserve 
Forces Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the 
Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Meritorious Service Medal with two 
oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf 
cluster, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Additionally, he was 
awarded the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, the Air Force 
Longevity Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and the 
Humanitarian Service Medal. He also received special recognition as 
First Sergeant of the Year, 440th Air Wing in 2012.
  Daryl Cornett has earned the respect and friendship of the people of 
the City of Lenoir through his hard work and selflessness. For his 
service to Western North Carolina, I am honored to express to Lt. 
Cornett the gratitude and best wishes of the people of North Carolina 
on his retirement.

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