[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 22 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           MATTHEW OSTERGAARD

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 3, 2022

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, on behalf of a grateful Nation and the 
citizens of the Texas-24, the 2021 Congressional Veteran Commendation 
is hereby presented to Matthew Ostergaard, Major, United States Army, 
of Lewisville, Texas, for his honorable service in the Armed Forces of 
the United States of America and for his continued dedication to his 
community.
  Mr. Ostergaard enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1992, eventually becoming 
a commissioned officer in the infantry, retiring in 2017. During his 
years in the Army, he served in Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and in 
Operation New Dawn in Iraq. His decorations include the Iraq Campaign 
Medal with two campaign stars to denote serving in different phases of 
the Iraq War, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with 
Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of second award, the Army Commendation Medal 
with one silver and two bronze Oak Leaf Clusters in lieu of 7 
subsequent awards, the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters to 
denote 3 subsequent awards, the Army Good Conduct Medal with bronze 
clasps to denote 3 subsequent awards, as well as the NATO Medal, the 
Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, and Ranger Tab, 
Pathfinder Badge, and Parachutist Badge.
  After retiring from the Army, Mr. Ostergaard has brought the same 
love he had for his country and poured it into making his community a 
better place. He is active within his church, serving in its 
hospitality ministry, as an assistant leader with the local Cub Scout 
pack, and volunteers with several veteran organizations in the Dallas-
Fort Worth area.
  Mr. Ostergaard's career is marked with heroism and is consistent with 
the finest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great 
credit upon himself, the State of Texas, and the United States of 
America.

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