[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 179 (Tuesday, October 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION FOR LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN E. 
                               BYRNE, JR.

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 12, 2021

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I'm honored to present Lieutenant 
Colonel John E. Byrne, Jr., U.S. Army, Retired with a Congressional 
Veteran Commendation. It is a privilege to salute an exemplary soldier 
and citizen for his lifetime of service.
  In his nearly three decades of military service, LTC Byrne served 
across the globe, including overseas during the Vietnam War. Throughout 
his years of duty, he deservedly received numerous military honors. 
Among these are the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious 
Service Medal, and the Vietnamese Armed Forces Honor Medal. His 
fearless support of our country's interests serves as a clear testament 
to his dedication to our great nation and to his commitment to serving 
others regardless of their nationality or origins.
  LTC Byrne closed out 27 years of military service in 1996. Since 
then, he has become an avid volunteer. He has exemplified great 
altruism in lifting up his community, from donating more than 100 units 
of blood, to serving as a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, to donating a 
kidney to a friend. He also remains active within St. John Vianney 
Catholic Church and selflessly spent eight years on its Finance 
Committee. One of his most admirable acts of service is his role as a 
Victim Service Advocate where he provides comfort to victims of tragedy 
and death. As he did during his military service, he has worked 
tirelessly to put others first.
  I commend LTC Byrne's selfless service to his community and nation. 
His patriotism, citizenship, and commitment to excellence are among of 
his many commendable qualities that make him so deserving of this 
award. I join his friends and family in celebrating his outstanding 
achievements, and I thank him for his service.

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