[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 72 (Friday, April 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E377]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING UNITED STATES ARMY CAPTAIN DAVID A. CHRISTIAN'S INDUCTION 
             INTO THE OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL HALL OF FAME

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2023

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding constituent and National Hero from my district, Captain 
David A. Christian, whose service and dedication as a Sergeant, 
Lieutenant, and Captain of the United States Army provides a testimony 
to selfless service and valor achieved through acts of courage that 
place the lives of his fellow servicemen before his own, and the 
security of the United States as his utmost priority.
  Raised in Levittown, Pennsylvania, David enlisted in the U.S. Army 
following graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School. Enlisting at 18, 
he rapidly attained the rank of Captain in only 2 years at 20 years 
old.
  David's courage demonstrated through combat is ratified by his 
prolific award record. He has been nominated for every valor award 
offered by the U.S. Army, including the Medal of Honor and 7 Purple 
Hearts. During his tours of combat deployments, David discovered more 
than 52 enemy camps. It was often said of David and his team that 
``they owned the jungle''.
  While David is exceedingly proud of his accomplishments in combat 
during his military service, he is also distinguished by his continued 
dedication to the armed services by authoring the first legislation 
pertaining to Agent Orange and PTSD. David, throughout his military and 
civic career has dedicated himself to service of the Military and 
Veterans, evidenced by his crucial role in raising $9 million in 
donations to construct and maintain the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 
Washington, D.C.
  On May 1, 2023, at Fort Benning, Georgia, David will be inducted into 
the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame. This honor is truly fitting 
for a man whose life is fully dedicated to selfless service to our 
great country and his fellow Veterans. Our entire community is 
immensely proud of this incredible achievement, and we are fortunate to 
call him a friend, neighbor, and mentor.

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