[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 173 (Monday, November 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  AWARDING SERGEANT KATIE BAILLIO 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 and privileged to award 
Sergeant Katie Baillio with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. Her 
service and sacrifice through the United States Army exemplify her 
national pride and embodiment as a role-model citizen to serve the 
country she loves. Sergeant Baillio is truly an ideal candidate to 
receive the Congressional Veteran Commendation.
  Sergeant Baillio served her country as a Maintenance Control 
Accounting Supervisor. Her vast knowledge in accounting was a 
tremendous gift to the U.S. Army as she saved over twenty million 
dollars through stock analysis and review procedures for various 
aviation assets.
  Sergeant Baillio's expertise shined as she prepared data for the 
XVIII Airborne Corps Aviation readiness supply status and provided 
briefing books for VTC coordination with wholesale and CONUS assets. I 
am amazed at the brilliance that Sergeant Baillio demonstrated in 
maximizing the U.S. Army's portfolio of assets. Her work and service 
led her across the world as she made stops in Korea, Japan, and Iraq. 
Her time in Iraq was necessary for the United States during a time of 
instability in the middle east.
  After her tenure in the military, Sergeant Baillio did not stop 
serving the fellow veterans she loves. Her continued work for the Texas 
Workforce Commission and the Bonham VA is much appreciated as I 
personally understand the true impact that the Bonham VA has on Texas' 
4th District.
  While currently working for the Texas Veterans Commission, she has 
won many awards at the local, regional, state, and national levels 
designating her as a distinguished patriot in aiding veterans. She also 
is a Post commander for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars with various 
awards including being the first female to hold this position. To fully 
get an idea of why Sergeant Baillio is a true American patriot, she is 
a Department of Texas VFW Deputy State inspector as well as the 
District 13 American Legion Vice Commander.
  I am beyond honored to have Sergeant Baillio in Texas' 4th 
Congressional district and am privileged to award such a distinguished 
citizen for her sacrifices.

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