[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                 HONORING HOMETOWN HERO ROBERT PINHOLT

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 22, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robert Pinholt, 
co-founder and CEO of the Coppell-based Claymore Operations, which was 
founded to prepare active-duty military personnel to transition into 
civilian life. As a high school student during the 9/11 terrorist 
attacks, Robert felt called to make a difference and joined the U.S. 
Army upon his graduation. After serving in eastern Afghanistan, Robert 
returned home and began the strenuous process of readapting to civilian 
life. His experience helped him realize the need for additional 
resources for our servicemembers as they transition from active-duty to 
life beyond service. Founded on the tenets of faith, Claymore's 
mentorship program is based on the power of three: the mentee 
(servicemember), a civilian mentor, and a veteran mentor. I want to 
thank Robert for serving as a guiding light to the great men and women 
that serve our country.

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