[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 195 (Thursday, December 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1310-E1311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING BRANDON DEREK WILLIAMS

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2022

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, on behalf of a grateful nation and the 
Citizens of the Twenty-Fourth District of Texas, the 2022 Congressional 
Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Brandon Derek Williams, 
Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force, of Euless, Texas for the 
honorable service he performed while serving in the Armed Forces of the 
United States of America and for his continued service to his 
community.
  Mr. Williams enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 2001, serving as an 
aerospace maintenance specialist working on numerous large aircraft, 
like the C-5 and C-17. While stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base 
he supported

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global airlift operations during the height of the War on Terror. He 
transferred to the reserves in 2004, attaining the rank of Staff 
Sergeant.
  The selflessness Mr. Williams demonstrated in the U.S. Air Force 
continues with his service to his community. He currently serves as the 
Service Officer for American Legion Post 379 in Euless, helping connect 
veterans to resources and organizations that can assist with a variety 
of benefits and services as well as organizing events for the Legion 
post. He also volunteers with several veterans organizations including 
the Westlake Military Veterans Network and GallantFew.
  Mr. Williams' service is consistent with the finest traditions of the 
United States Air Force and reflects great credit upon himself, the 
State of Texas, and the United States of America.

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