[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 200 (Tuesday, December 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1164-E1165]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION FOR MASTER SERGEANT ROBERT LADD

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2023

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Master Sergeant 
Robert Ladd of Van Alstyne, Texas, and award him a Congressional 
Veteran Commendation. Sergeant Ladd honorably served in the United 
States Army during the Gulf War and Afghanistan War.
  As a young man, Sergeant Ladd knew that he wanted to be a soldier and 
defend his country. Even though he battled asthma, he excelled and was 
able to join the Army in 1987. In the Army, he became a Unit Supply 
Specialist, where he successfully managed logistics for Army equipment 
deliveries, Sergeant Ladd served for over 29 years, with deployments to 
Kuwait, Iraq, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Southeast Asia.

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  In Afghanistan, he directed military communications with the 
Afghanistan Army and provided security for important Afghan military 
leaders in their fight against the Taliban. Additionally, Sergeant Ladd 
also partook in dangerous supply runs so that our troops were able to 
fulfill their duties. On numerous occasions, he volunteered for combat 
missions so that other soldiers would not be put in harm's way. For his 
outstanding service and actions, Sergeant Ladd was awarded the Bronze 
Star three times, along with several other awards.
  After retiring from the Army in 2016, Sergeant Ladd continued to 
positively impact his community in many ways. Sergeant Ladd is 
passionate about animals, and he would take time to assist animals on 
the street if he saw they were at risk. Without question, he truly 
embodies the values of an upstanding American soldier. Sergeant Ladd's 
exceptional display of heroism and selfless service in the line of duty 
has saved the lives of fellow soldiers and protected our great Nation.
  I am honored to represent Sergeant Ladd 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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