[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 200 (Tuesday, December 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1170-E1171]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION FOR SERGEANT JOHANN SCHRAP

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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 Staff Sergeant 
Johann Schrap of Rockwall, Texas, and award him a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. Sergeant Schrap honorably served in the United States Air 
Force during the Vietnam War.
  As a young man, Sergeant Schrap sailed with his family when they 
immigrated to the United States. As his ship passed by the Statue of 
Liberty, he understood that the values of democracy and freedom it 
represents and knew these come only through sacrifices. During the 
Second World War, Sergeant Schrap's father helped provide refuge for 
Jewish citizens in the Netherlands from persecution by the Nazi regime. 
For these actions, his father was imprisoned but was rescued by 
American forces when the Allies liberated Holland. As a token of 
appreciation for American assistance to his family, Sergeant Schrap 
chose to serve his country and joined the Air Force. He was eventually 
sent to Saigon, Vietnam as part of the 75th Military Airlift Squadron 
where he assisted in postal and administrative operations. In this 
role, Sergeant Schrap managed incoming mail and ensured that soldiers 
received correspondence from home in a timely fashion. For his service 
and contributions to our nation, Sergeant Schrap received several 
awards, including the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Force 
Commendation Medal, and Silver Rose.
  After returning home, Sergeant Schrap attended California Baptist 
University in California and later received a degree in Biblical 
Studies. As part of the First Baptist Church in Garland, Texas, he 
participated in several mission trips to help rebuild homes that were 
damaged by natural disasters. Sergeant Schrap ran a very successful 
small business specializing in home repairs, painting, and remodeling. 
He is a member of Vietnam Veterans of America and Disabled American 
Veterans, where he conducts veteran outreach

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and provides guidance for veterans to receive assistance. Sergeant 
Schrap also has a keen eye for spotting veterans in public, and he will 
happily engage with them in order to listen to their stories or help in 
any way he can. I highly commend Sergeant Schrap for continuing to 
uplift the men and women who served our nation and uplifting the 
community around him.
  I am honored to represent Sergeant Schrap 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.