[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 86 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E521-E522]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JEFF SKINNER

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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. Charles 
``Jeff'' Skinner, Jr., of Rockwall, Texas, and present him with the 
Congressional Patriot Award. Jeff has dedicated himself to faithfully 
serving our community and country.
  Jeff was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1981. He enlisted in the United 
States Marine Corps in 1999, where he served as a Field Radio Operator 
during the Global War on Terrorism. Along with his unit, Jeff was 
involved in numerous successful combat missions. Most notably, he 
participated in the longest amphibious airfield seizure in Marine Corps 
history at Camp Rhino, Afghanistan, and was one of the first Marines to 
enter Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. For his service, Jeff 
received numerous awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation, 
Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two 
bronze campaign stars, and Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze stars.
  In September 2003, Jeff was honorably discharged from the Marine 
Corps. He currently operates Black Level AV, a small business that 
specializes in delivering elite audio and visual technology for North 
Texans. Jeff is

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also actively involved in our community and is passionate about youth 
mentorship. He currently serves as the Public Affairs Officer for the 
CWO2 James Randolph Marine Corps League and is the Public Relations 
Officer for the Lake Ray Hubbard Young Marines. Jeff also led the 
charge to bring Toys for Tots to Rockwall and is involved with the 
Youth Leadership Symposium. As such, the Marine Corps League has 
recognized him as Marine of the Year for his contributions to the 
League and our community. I am proud of the work Jeff has accomplished, 
and I am sure he will continue to make a positive impact on the world 
around us for many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Jeff with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to our Nation and the people of North Texas.

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