[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 190 (Thursday, October 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING SERGEANT WILLIAM ``BILL'' HENRY, RECIPIENT OF TEXAS' THIRD 
     CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2021 CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 28, 2021

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, it is my privilege to honor fifteen 
distinguished military veterans from Texas' Third Congressional 
District who answered the call to serve their Nation honorably, both in 
uniform and following their return to civilian life. The recipients of 
the 2021 Congressional Veteran Commendation exemplify the time-honored 
qualities of patriotism, service before self, and bold leadership. 
Following their time in service, their efforts in our community have 
earned these fine individuals recognition as the recipients of this 
prestigious commendation. Their stories of sacrifice will encourage 
future generations to pursue a life dedicated to the very values we 
cherish as Americans: faith, freedom, and democracy. One such hero is 
Sergeant William ``Bill'' Henry of Wylie, Texas.
  Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952, Bill Henry was trained as a 
Combat Radio Relay Operator. While stationed in Korea, Sergeant Henry 
controlled an Artillery Battery, radioing coordinates for artillery 
shells to be discharged at enemy targets. Bill ended his active duty 
service in 1954, but would complete eight years in the Army Reserves 
prior to his final discharge. Sergeant Henry credits his time on the 
front lines with preparing him for a successful career in electronics 
and computers following the war.
  For his service, Sergeant Henry was awarded the Korean Service Medal, 
two Bronze Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense 
Service Medal, Sharpshooter Badge, and Good Conduct Medal.
  Following his time in service, Bill returned home and married the 
love of his life, the late Jane Donovan Henry. Together they raised six 
children. Bill's commitment to his community is evidenced by his 72-
year tenure in the Knights of Columbus where he has held almost every 
single office including that of Grand Knight. Bill maintains a deep 
passion for supporting our veterans and he has done so through the 
Wheelchair Mission which supplies wheelchairs to our veterans at the VA 
Medical Centers in Bonham and Dallas, Texas. Additionally, Sergeant 
Henry was instrumental in establishing the American Legion Hale-Combest 
Post 315 in Wylie where he held the position of Judge Advocate.
  Even at 91 years old, Mr. Henry has not slowed his efforts to serve 
his community. Love of God, family, and country, and a life dedicated 
to service sum up the character of Sergeant Henry whom we applaud for 
his longtime commitment to America and our community.
  Today a grateful Nation thanks Sergeant Henry, for his exceptional 
service and congratulates him on this recognition. May his steadfast 
example of leadership inspire others to live a life of service to a 
cause greater than themselves. It is my extreme honor to award him the 
2021 Congressional Veteran Commendation for the Third District of 
Texas.

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