[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING WES AND JUDY PIERCE

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2020

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Wes and Judy 
Pierce, two incredible members of our Central Texas community who have 
devoted their energies and talents toward providing support and aid to 
our incredible servicemembers, veterans, first responders, and their 
families.
  Originally from Illinois, Wes and Judy married in April 1987. Their 
journey from child rearing to becoming proud grandparents led them to 
Texas in 2001. After having five of their own sons serve in the 
military, Wes and Judy became increasingly aware of the unmet needs of 
our returning veterans. Through their own children's difficulties with 
accessing and finding resources, Heroes Night Out was born.
  Heroes Night Out is a non-profit community-based organization that is 
dedicated to enhancing and supporting servicemembers, veterans, first 
responders, and their family members through programs and services in a 
caring and safe environment enhanced by the contributions of peers and 
battle buddies. HNO can quickly address the unique situations they 
experience by creating an immediate and trusting relationship.
  Having nurtured Heroes Night Out into a valued part of the Central 
Texas community, Wes and Judy are passing the torch to a new generation 
of leadership. Their richly-deserved retirement is to be celebrated and 
enjoyed. I proudly join their friends and colleagues in gratitude for 
their enormous contributions to those who work and sacrifice so much 
for us.

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