[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 86 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





     RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT BRYAN McNEAL

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 17, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Bryan McNeal 
of Rockwall, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot 
Award. Bryan has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community 
and country.
  Bryan was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up near White Rock Lake. 
His passion for sports and leading his team to victory inspired him to 
pursue an opportunity to serve our country. After attending college for 
one year, Bryan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1991. He 
was stationed at Camp Lejeune, where he helped develop a program to 
track the status of military investigations and court martials. In 
recognition of his important work and efforts, Bryan was awarded the 
Navy Achievement Medal. Moreover, Bryan served as a volunteer 
firefighter in Hubert, North Carolina. During this time, he helped save 
a family from a house fire and assisted the North Carolina Forest 
Service in protecting a neighborhood from wildfire. As a result, Bryan 
became one of the first Marines to receive the Military Outstanding 
Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to service beyond the Marine 
Corps.
  When he retired from the Marines as a Gunnery Sergeant, Bryan 
continued to be an active member of our community. He helped raised 
over $500,000 for veterans' causes to help disabled veterans purchase 
prosthetics. With his help, one disabled Marine was even able to 
complete a 5k run with a new pair of motorized legs. Additionally, 
Bryan served as the Toys for Tots Coordinator for the Dallas-Fort Worth 
area, where he led efforts to provide gifts to underprivileged children 
during the holiday season. I am proud of the work Bryan has 
accomplished, and I am certain he will continue to make a positive 
impact on our community for many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Bryan with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to our Nation and the people of North Texas.

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