[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SALUTING THE SERVICE OF STAFF SERGEANT WILLIE A. CURTIS, U.S. ARMY, 
                                RETIRED

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 12, 2023

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Staff Sergeant 
Willie A. Curtis, U.S. Army, with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. 
His excellent service to both the Army and his local community is a 
shining example of citizenship and commitment to duty.
  During SSG Curtis's 20+ years of service to the United States Army, 
he went above and beyond to serve his country. Due to his extensive 
period serving our country, he earned many awards such as the Army 
Commendation Medal, an Army Achievement Medal, and a National Defense 
Service Medal, among other medals, decorations, and badges.
  Upon retirement, SSG Curtis settled in Taylor, Texas. An eternal 
optimist, he has an enormous heart and an endless capacity to 
contribute his time, energy, and resources to assist local students, 
the homeless, and first responders. Whether it's organizing public 
music events or celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., SSG 
Curtis is renowned as a man unafraid to do the hard work to do good for 
his neighbors.
  When I reflect on SSG Curtis' life of service over the years, I am 
reminded of the teachings of Christ when he taught, ``Whatever you did 
for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for 
me.'' To SSG Curtis, these are not mere words but a summons by which to 
live a fulfilling life. He is a fitting recipient of a Congressional 
Veteran Commendation.