[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION FOR CORPORAL CHRISTOPHER MOTE

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2023

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Corporal 
Christopher ``Chris'' Mote of Rockwall. Texas, and award him a 
Congressional Veteran Commendation. Corporal Mote honorably served in 
the United States Marine Corps during the Gulf War.
  Since his childhood, Corporal Mote knew he wanted to serve in our 
Armed Forces. as his family had done before him. His passion for 
military history and love of country led him to join the Marine Corps. 
Corporal Mote served as a Radar Operator on the USS Tripoli (LPH-10) 
amphibious assault ship. He served in both Okinawa, Japan, and Kuwait 
during the Gulf War. In February 1991, while sailing through an Iraqi 
minefield in the Persian Gulf, Tripoli was severely damaged by a naval 
mine. Fortunately, no one was killed in this incident. Tripoli went on 
to successfully conduct combat operations in the region and deploy 
Marines to help stop Iraqi aggression against Kuwait. For his 
distinguished service, Corporal Mote was awarded the Marine Corps 
Combat Action Ribbon.
  After his time in the Marine Corps, Corporal Mote made it his mission 
to make a meaningful impact on our community. During Memorial Day, he 
regularly leads his family in planting flags at the gravesites of 
soldiers who perished in prior conflicts. Furthermore, Corporal Mote 
helps fundraise for Carry the Load. a veterans' charity that raises 
awareness of veteran issues and uplifts servicemembers, veterans, and 
first responders. For the past five years, he has also flown an 
American flag over the Highway 66 bridge connecting Rocl