[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E260]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD FOR FRED AND SUE WORLEY

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fred and Sue 
Worley of Emory, Texas, and present them with the Congressional Patriot 
Award. They have dedicated themselves to serving and uplifting our 
community.
  Fred and Sue have known each other since elementary school, and they 
married in 1968. Together, they raised five amazing children. Fred's 
public service career began in 1973 when he became one of the first 
certified firefighter paramedics in Hunt County. During his time as a 
first responder, he spearheaded numerous initiatives to streamline 
ambulance and fire prevention services for North Texas residents. 
Thanks to Fred's efforts, our community can count on reliable and 
robust emergency services today.
  Furthermore, Fred and Sue have passionately fought for Texas veterans 
to be honored for their life and service. Through their advocacy, the 
State of Texas has designated the Staff Sergeant Shawn Henry McNabb 
Memorial Bridge at Lake Tawakoni. Staff Sergeant McNabb served in the 
U.S. Army and was tragically killed while serving in Afghanistan in 
2009. Fred and Sue were also instrumental in securing the naming of the 
Mildred McMillan Garrett Memorial Bridge. Mrs. Garrett enlisted in the 
U.S. Army Air Corps during the Second World War and served as a city 
councilmember and mayor pro tempore in Rains County. I highly commend 
Fred and Sue for their commitment to improving the world around them. I 
am proud to represent such wonderful and distinguished Americans.
  It is an honor to bestow Fred and Sue with the Patriot Award for 
their exceptional service to our Nation and the people of North Texas.

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