[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 137 (Tuesday, August 20, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1067]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 20, 2019

  Mr. KINZINGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2019 
recipients of the Congressional Veteran Commendation in the 16th 
District of Illinois.
  The five veterans receiving this commendation have served this 
country honorably and fought for the freedoms we hold dearly. These 
veterans answered their country's call by joining the U.S. Air Force, 
U.S. Army, and U.S. Marines. As a fellow veteran, I thank them for 
their patriotism and sacrifices on behalf of our nation.
  After these veterans served their country, they came home to serve 
their communities. They are civic leaders, active citizens, and many 
continue to serve their military brothers and sisters through veteran 
service organizations. Although their mission has changed since 
returning to civilian life, their leadership and tenacity have not.
  The recipients of the 2019 Congressional Veteran Commendation are: 
SGT Thomas Cleland of Roscoe, IL; CPL Neil Dreier of Durand, IL; 1LT 
Stephen Koppenhoefer (USA) of Seneca, IL; A1C Leo McCauley of McNabb, 
IL; and SMSGT Edward Stash of Ottawa, IL.
  I am proud and honored to be able to recognize these notable 
veterans. The recipients of this commendation serve as the embodiment 
of both military and civil service, and it is my hope they will inspire 
the next generation of our Nation's leaders.

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