[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 201 (Wednesday, December 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION FOR CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER HERBERT 
                                  RICH

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2023

  Mr. FALLON. Mr Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief Warrant 
Officer 3 Herbert James ``Jim'' Rich of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and 
award him a Congressional Veteran Commendation. CW3 Rich honorably 
served in the United States Army during the Gulf War.
  From a young age, CW3 Rich sought to serve and represent our great 
nation on the global stage. He began his Army career as a truck driver 
and finance clerk before successfully completing flight training as a 
helicopter pilot. Initially, he served as a utility helicopter pilot 
and operations officer during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm 
to help stop Iraqi aggression against Kuwait.
  CW3 Rich later served as a commander of a helicopter company for the 
National Training Center before becoming a medical evacuation pilot in 
Alaska. In 1994, he also participated in Joint Indo-Pacific military 
exercises in Thailand. Without a doubt, his actions helped save many 
lives. For his meritorious service, CW3 Rich was awarded the Air Medal, 
Senior Aviation Badge, and several other awards.
  Atter returning to civilian life, CW3 Rich has continued to make an 
impact in our community and dedicated himself to public service. He 
currently volunteers as a fireman and assistant chief in his community. 
CW3 is also a member of the East Texas Marine Corps League Detachment 
1357, in which he works to uplift and support fellow veterans while 
raising awareness for veterans' issues. I commend CW3 Rich for his 
selfless service and devotion to assisting those in need.
  I am honored to represent CW3 Rich 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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