[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 198 (Monday, November 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1236]
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                      HOMETOWN HERO--EDWARD REYES

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2021

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Edward Reyes 
of Carrollton, TX who served in the U.S. Army and served as an 
infantryman in Vietnam.
  Last weekend, I had the honor of awarding Edward the 2021 
Congressional Veteran Commendation. We honor him for his courage and 
bravery when entering the Army in June 1969 and being honorably 
discharged in May 1971.
  Since then, Edward has made a great impact on his community by 
serving as the President of Vietnam Veterans of America Dallas Chapter, 
working in law enforcement, serving on the Executive Board of Directors 
of the American Legion Post 453, and serving in various other 
organizations.
  Edward has always put others first and continues to make a lasting 
impact on the lives around him. It is an honor to recognize the 
distinguished veterans of TX 24, like Edward, and to preserve their 
stories for future generations of Americans through the Congressional 
Veteran Commendation. I thank Edward for his service and the sacrifices 
he made to protect our great nation.

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