[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 86 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E519-E520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT CHRIS DORWARD

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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. Chris Dorward 
of Rockwall,

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Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. Chris has 
dedicated himself to faithfully serving and protecting our community 
and country.
  From 2000 to 2004, Chris served in the United States Marine Corps as 
a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Specialist and deployed to 
Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Along with his unit, Chris 
received the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism in 
action. Upon returning home, he joined the Dallas Police Department and 
served with its Narcotics Division as a detective. During the execution 
of a search warrant, Chris stepped into the line of fire to suppress an 
assailant and protect two fallen detectives until they could be 
extracted. For his outstanding actions, he was awarded the Medal of 
Valor, one of the highest awards a police officer can receive.
  In 2016, Chris began a career in real estate with a focus on his 
clients and helping fellow agents succeed. In his first year, he was 
named the Keller Williams Rookie of the Year for his exceptional 
performance and has continued to be a Top Producer. In addition to his 
real estate career, Chris is passionate about helping fellow veterans 
with PTSD and undiagnosed traumatic brain injuries. He co-founded the 
Texas Valor Project, a nonprofit that works to fund treatments for 
veterans and first responders who are affected by TBI. In only two 
years, it raised over $500,000 to support the men and women who served 
our country. I am proud of the work Chris has accomplished, and I am 
sure he will continue to make a positive impact on our community for 
many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Chris with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to our Nation and the people of North Texas.

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