[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 174 (Thursday, November 10, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  AWARDING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER RALPH O'DELL A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2022

  Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I am honored and privileged to award Chief 
Warrant Officer Ralph O'Dell with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. 
His service and sacrifice through the United States Army exemplify his 
national pride and embodiment as a role-model citizen to serve the 
country he loves. Chief Warrant Officer O'Dell is truly an ideal 
candidate to receive the Congressional Veteran Commendation.
  Chief Warrant Officer O'Dell served overseas during WWII in the 
Pacific Theater. He had the ambition of fighting for freedom and 
democracy across the world. Specifically, Chief Warrant Officer 
O'Dell's skill set was on display in New Guinea, the Asiatic-Pacific 
Campaign, and the Liberation of the Philippines.
  Throughout Chief Warrant Officer O'Dell's 42 years of service in the 
Army, he served as an Azimuth Tracker where he fired anti-aircraft 
artillery 40-millimeter guns. In addition to his time on the 
battlefield, he was a clerk-typist as an instructor in Finance and 
Personnel.
  Chief Warrant Officer O'Dell attended the 4150th U.S. Army Reserve 
School in Dallas. His expertise was valued by Reserve Units out of 
Dallas, Waco, and Lubbock.
  Chief Warrant Officer O'Dell's time after his military service 
involves his continued passion to better his community. Organizations 
such as: Rotary International, Silver-Haired Legislature, Reserve 
Officers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion 
have all benefited from Chief Warrant Officer O'Dell's knowledge, 
experience, and dedication.
  I am beyond honored to have Chief Warrant Officer O'Dell in Texas' 
4th Congressional District and am privileged to award such a 
distinguished citizen for his sacrifices.

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