[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 22 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E102]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            EDWARD L. PETERS

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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 Edward L. Peters, Petty Officer 1st Class, 
United States Navy, of Grapevine, Texas for his honorable service in 
the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his continued 
dedication to his community.
  Mr. Peters enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1972, serving in waters in 
the Middle East, the Northern Atlantic, the Caribbean, and two 
deployments to Guantanamo Bay. His decorations include the National 
Defense Service Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, and the Navy 
Expeditionary Medal.
  After leaving the Navy, Mr. Peters brought the same love he had for 
his country and poured it into making his community a better place. He 
has served on several boards, commissions, and committees. Among these 
are the Board of Directors, Tulip Track Council I of the Girl Scouts of 
the USA, the Board of Directors for the Grapevine Shield Foundation 
which fundraises for fallen and injured first responders, an active 
volunteer for the Grapevine Police Department with over 5,500 hours 
volunteered since 2010, and an active volunteer for the Lions Club, 
Kiwanis, the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, the Grapevine Masonic 
Lodge, and the Grapevine Elks Lodge.
  Mr. Peters' service is consistent with the finest traditions of the 
United States Navy and reflects great credit upon himself, the State of 
Texas, and the United States of America.

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