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




      RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT BOB AMICK

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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 Colonel Bob Amick 
of Rockwall, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot 
Award. Bob has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community 
and country.
  Bob was born on August 21, 1939, in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. He 
attended Gordon Military College and graduated from Marshall University 
with a BBA in banking and finance. Afterwards, Bob commissioned into 
the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he served as the 
Commander of the Special Forces A Detachment and a company of Army 
Patrol Boats. He was also the Military Police Battalion Commander at 
Fort McClellan and held numerous leadership positions. For his 
outstanding service, Bob received numerous awards, including the Legion 
of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation 
Medal with ``V'' Device with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and two Gallantry 
Crosses with Palm from the former South Vietnamese government.
  After he retired from the military in 1984, Bob served as the 
Director of Security, Director of Ethics, and Director of Plant 
Management for Raytheon for many years. In September 1999, Bob co-
founded ComCept and served as its Vice President of Operations until 
his retirement in 2002. Along with his beloved wife Sandy, he co-
founded Band of Brothers, Sisters, & Friends to support veterans and 
their families. The group currently has over 290 team members who are 
committed to uplifting the men and women who served our country. Bob 
credits much of his success and guidance in life to Sandy. Together, 
they raised two wonderful children and have one grandchild. I am proud 
to call Bob a good friend of mine, 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 Bob with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to our Nation and the people of North Texas.

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