[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 190 (Thursday, October 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1161-E1162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT CHARLES ``CHUCK'' DANIELS, 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 
Lieutenant Charles ``Chuck'' Daniels of Allen, Texas.
  Lieutenant Daniels faithfully served our nation in the United States 
Navy from 1979 to 1984. His selfless service included support for 
American actions during the Iran Hostage Crisis.
  For his efforts, Lieutenant Daniels was awarded the Sea Service 
Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Ribbon, and the Navy Expeditionary Medal.

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  In his post-military career, Daniels was an indispensable asset for 
program development and direction with Raytheon Defense Systems where 
he dealt with top secret programs centered on radar systems technology.
  As a tireless advocate for our veterans and military, Lieutenant 
Daniels has become a known leader in the Dallas Chapter of the Military 
Order of the World Wars (MOWW), where he has assumed a variety of roles 
including Junior Vice Commander, Senior Vice Commander, and as the 
current Commander. Never one to seek recognition, Chuck is often behind 
the scenes working on such initiatives including the Dallas Veterans 
Day Parade, Dallas Community Police Awards, and the Boy and Girl Scout 
Leadership Awards. As a direct result of his efforts, this year MOWW 
has been designated as the best large chapter, an international 
designation of which the organization is justifiably proud. Due to his 
leadership, Chuck was awarded the coveted MOWW Gold Patrick Henry 
Medal. Lieutenant Daniels continually strives to exhibit service before 
self within our veterans community, making an indelible impression on 
those around him. For his efforts, we give him our unwavering 
gratitude.
  Today a grateful Nation thanks Lieutenant Daniels 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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