[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E408-E409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD FOR PETER MUNSON

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Peter Munson 
of Pottsboro, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot 
Award. Peter is an experienced jurist and litigator who has dedicated 
himself to serving and uplifting our community.
  Peter was born in Sherman, Texas, in 1944. He graduated from the 
University of Notre Dame in 1967 with a Bachelor of Business

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Administration and obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of 
Texas in 1970. Since then, Peter has continuously engaged in civil 
trial law and maintains several office locations across Grayson County. 
He is also board certified in Family Law and licensed to practice 
before the US Supreme Court. In 1984, former Governor Mark White 
appointed Peter to serve as a life member of the Uniform Law Commission 
to help clarify state statutory law.
  Throughout his extensive legal career, Peter has continued to be 
actively involved in numerous charitable organizations to benefit 
students and individuals in need. He is a current Trustee for the 
Austin College Board and was the former Director of the Denison and 
Sherman Chambers of Commerce. Moreover, he previously served in 
leadership roles for Grayson United Way, Grayson Salvation Army, and 
Boy Scouts of America. A devoted man of faith, Peter attends the St. 
Patrick's Catholic Church in Denison with his wife, Kathleen, I am 
proud to recognize Peter today for his lifelong commitment to uphold 
the rule of law and fight for justice.
  It is an honor to bestow Peter with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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