[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 203 (Monday, December 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1199-E1200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SALUTING THE SERVICE OF CAPTAIN HOWARD McKINNEY, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2023

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Captain Howard 
McKinney, U.S. Army, Retired, with a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. His excellent service to both the Army and our nation is 
a shining example of citizenship and commitment to duty.
  During his service, CPT McKinney served in Georgia, Louisiana, and 
Vietnam where, as a Captain Infantry Platoon Leader, he led soldiers 
directly into combat during several enemy engagements. His 
accomplishments did not go unnoticed with his many awards including a 
Silver Star, Purple Heart, and an Army Commendation Medal.
  CPT McKinney returned to Texas after his dedicated years of service. 
With the extensive experience he acquired with his work with automated 
tax systems, he started his own business, McKinney E-Systems & 
Associates, Inc. in Austin. Since retirement from the U.S. Army, he has 
devoted his time, talents, and resources to family, church, community, 
and veteran organizations.
  I join CPT Howard McKinney's family, friends, and colleagues in 
acknowledging his selflessness. His fearless support and devotion to 
service before himself makes him a worthy recipient of a Congressional 
Veteran Commendation.

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