[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E8]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING GARY LEE DILLAHUNTY

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 10, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. 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 Gary Lee Dillahunty, 
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, of Southlake, Texas for the 
honorable service he performed while in the Armed Forces of the United 
States of America and for his continued service to his community.
  ML Dillahunty enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1968, serving as a 
Motor Transport Marine during the Vietnam War, billeted as the staff 
driver for 3 different general officers during his tenure in Vietnam. 
His decorations include the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam 
Service Medal.
  The selflessness Mr. Dillahunty demonstrated in the U.S. Marine Corps 
continues with his service to community. He has worked as a general 
contractor for most of his life and extended his professional knowledge 
towards helping many in his community with projects around their homes 
and helping many build their dream home.
  Mr. Dillahunty's service is consistent with the finest traditions of 
the United States Marine Corps and reflects great credit upon himself, 
the State of Texas, and the United States of America.

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