[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1102]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION FOR SERGEANT BLAINE KLEIN

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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 Sergeant Blaine 
Klein of Josephine, Texas, and award him a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. Sergeant Klein honorably served in the United States Army 
during the Iraq War.
  At the age of 18, Sergeant Klein followed his father's footsteps and 
enlisted in the Army in defense of our nation. His duties took him 
across the continental U.S., and later to Iraq and Korea. In Iraq, 
Sergeant Klein served as a Human Intelligence Collector and managed 
teams of intelligence sources to strengthen the Army's informational 
capabilities throughout the region. In one instance, he saved the lives 
of his teammates who were involved in a rollover accident that put all 
of their lives at risk. Sergeant Klein prioritized others around him 
and helped bring them to safety at great personal risk. For his 
distinguished service, he was bestowed the Army Commendation Medal, the 
Meritorious Unit Commendation, and many more awards.
  After returning to civilian life, Sergeant Klein has continued to 
positively influence his community while overcoming his service-related 
disabilities. He is no stranger to helping others. On a number of 
occasions, Sergeant Klein has stopped to assist those involved in 
vehicle accidents or medical emergencies. I commend him for continuing 
to be an upstanding role model for his community and family.
  I am honored to represent Sergeant Klein in Texas' 4th Congressional 
District. It is a pleasure to award him the Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for his service to our Nation and to the people of North 
Texas.

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