[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E991-E992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING COMMANDER DAN DYER AND HIS FAMILY FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE 
               GARLAND-TOMPKINS AMERICAN LEGION POST 399

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2022

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Commander Dan 
Dyer and his family for their years of service to the Garland-Tompkins 
American Legion Post 399. Through their exceptional leadership, 
steadfast devotion, and willingness to serve, the Dyer family has 
become an indispensable part of Michigan's First District.
  In 1966 at the age of 18, Commander Dyer was drafted into the United 
States Army. A member of the 1st Infantry Division, Bravo Company, he 
deployed to Southeast Asia where he served with honor and courage as a 
radio operator and combat soldier during the Vietnam War. Upon his 
return to the United States 13 months later, he was stationed at Fort 
Bragg and served as a Drill Sergeant.
  With the support of his wife Cindy and his son Jeff, Commander Dyer 
has dutifully served the Garland-Tompkins American Legion for more than 
20 years. After joining the Post in 2001, he later became Post Vice-
Commander and then Post Commander in 2012. In these roles, he worked 
tirelessly to accomplish the many missions and tasks of the Post. 
However, he did not do this alone. Both his wife Cindy and his son Jeff 
have played integral roles in the Post's community outreach efforts--
organizing dinners and fundraisers, writing cards to sick Veterans, 
assisting Post members with their home maintenance needs, along with 
much more. This family team's collective contributions to the Post and 
community cannot be overstated.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of Michigan's First Congressional District, 
I ask you to join me in recognizing the service of Commander Dan Dyer, 
Cindy Dyer, and Jeff Dyer. Their actions and work have embodied the 
highest level of patriotism and service to the citizens of their 
community.

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