[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 153 (Thursday, September 21, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E873-E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING JASON L. BRADFORD WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 21, 2023

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present Jason L. Bradford 
of Nacogdoches, Texas, with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. His 
service to this Nation and community speaks to the best of Texas.
  Jason enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1994 and was assigned 
to the Fourth Marine Division in Galveston, Texas. In 1996 Jason 
graduated from Sam Houston State University and was commissioned as a 
2nd Lieutenant Reserve Officer. In December 1996, he accepted a regular 
commission into the USMC as an Active Duty Officer. When honorably 
discharged in 2004, Jason held the rank of Captain and served as a 
Light Armored Officer. He earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation 
Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Rifle Sharpshooter 
Badge, the Rifle Expert Badge, the Pistol Sharpshooter Badge, Sea 
Service Deployment Ribbon, Letter of Appreciation (2), Meritorious 
Mast, and Recruiter Ribbon.
  After leaving the Marine Corps, Jason became the owner of Nacogdoches 
Sheet Metal, Plumbing, and A/C, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He recruited and 
trained former U.S. service members who are now part of a cohesive, 
dedicated company team meeting the plumbing, air conditioning, and 
sheet metal needs in the Deep East Texas area.
  Jason is a ``True Patriot''--having honorably served his country in 
uniform, he now tirelessly supports his community. He is a lifetime 
member of the USMC League and has been

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a member of the Nacogdoches Rotary Club for the past 15 years. During 
the winter storm of 2021, Jason assisted the Veterans County Service 
officer of Nacogdoches in helping disabled veterans who had been 
without water and electricity for several days. Most recently, Jason 
established the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation, a non-profit organization 
that supports the families of veterans and first responders of 
Nacogdoches County, who have been killed or injured in the line of 
duty, by providing direct financial assistance with funds for school, 
training, or other unmet needs.
  A dedicated husband and father of 2, Jason has been a sponsor and 
coach in the Nacogdoches Boys Youth Baseball Association for the past 6 
years.
  It is my honor to award Jason L. Bradford of Nacogdoches, Texas, with 
a Congressional Veteran Commendation from the 17th Congressional 
District of Texas.

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