[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 198 (Monday, November 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1237-E1238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HOMETOWN HERO--JAMES VITTON

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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 James Vitton 
of Dallas, TX who served in the U.S. Navy and completed over 4,600 
military flight hours.
  Over the weekend, I had the honor of awarding James the 2021 
Congressional Veteran Commendation. Captain Vitton was commissioned in 
1984, and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1986.
  James courageously flew 341 combat hours during the Iran/Iraq War and 
served as the Flight Engineer Division Officer, Aircraft Division and 
Assistant Operations Officer.
  Among many of his positions during his Operational Level of Warfare 
tenure, Vitton

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planned and trained in over 30 major joint/combined operational 
exercises, including career highlight, Operation TOMODACHI: Maritime 
Operations Center Director of Japan's relief efforts following the 
devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
  It is an honor to recognize the distinguished veterans of TX 24 and 
to preserve their stories for future generations of Americans through 
the Congressional Veteran Commendation. I thank James for his service 
and the sacrifices he made to protect our great nation.

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