[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 173 (Monday, November 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 AWARDING CORPORAL CHARLES ``CHARLIE'' COOPER A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                            HON. PAT FALLON-

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 7, 2022

  Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I am honored with the privilege of 
presenting Corporal Charles ``Charlie'' S. Cooper, U.S. Army/Air Force 
with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. Throughout his life, Charlie 
was known for being a jack of all trades but remains humble and kind.
  During his 3 years of military service, Corporal Cooper had some very 
important duties. Charlie's squadron was top secret, monitoring and 
decoding Japanese communication regarding the movements of the enemy 
and upcoming attacks on America and allied forces. Because his squadron 
was able to break up the codes and could relay the information within 
the strict timelines of the Japanese, the Air Force was able to 
eliminate incoming enemy attacks. While he served, Charlie was 
stationed in many different countries across the Pacific Theatre, 
including New Guinea, Dutch East Indies, the Philippines, and Tokyo 
where he was stationed when WWII ended.
  Other than defending our nation, Charlie worked in the Aircraft 
manufacturing industry for 29 years, where he worked from maintenance 
all the way up to become a manufacturing foreman. He has many hobbies 
which consist of staying active in his church, where he sung in the 
choir until recently. One of the reasons Charlie resides in Rains 
County is because he wanted to enjoy his favorite past time, bass 
fishing, where he could do so on Lake Fork.
  I commend Corporal Cooper for his undoubtedly brave service to this 
country and his community. He is a fitting recipient of a Congressional 
Veteran Commendation and I celebrate his service.

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