[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E918]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JUDGE TRAVIS RANSOM

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Judge Travis 
Ransom of Atlanta, Texas, and present him with the Congressional 
Patriot Award. Judge Ransom has dedicated himself to faithfully serving 
our community and country.
  A distinguished alumnus of Atlanta High School, Judge Ransom attended 
Texarkana College and earned his Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science 
at Texas A&M University at Texarkana. He began his career as a 
legislative aide in the Texas State Senate, a position he held for 
eleven years. Since May of 2022, Judge Ransom has served as Cass County 
Judge and was previously the Mayor of Atlanta, Texas, for five years. 
As Mayor, Judge Ransom lowered tax rates for Atlanta residents and 
fought for the creation of new jobs, improved public infrastructure, 
and increased economic development. He concurrently works as a 
Commercial Insurance Agent for Offenhauser Insurance and is a 27-year 
veteran of the United States Army Reserves. In the Army, Judge Ransom 
served as the Brigade Command Sergeant Major for the 505th Military 
Intelligence Brigade at Fort Sam Houston and deployed several times in 
support of peacekeeping and contingency operations around the world. 
When he returned from Afghanistan in July 2021, Judge Ransom was 
awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious service.
  On top of his professional career, Judge Ransom is an active leader 
in our community and has served in a variety of volunteer positions. He 
is a current member of the Executive Board for the ARK-TEX Council of 
Governments and is the past president of the Texarkana Regional Arts 
and Humanities Council and the Atlanta Lions Club. As an Eagle Scout 
himself and the father of a proud Eagle Scout, Judge Ransom serves on 
the advisory board for the Caddo Area Council Boy Scouts of America. He 
is a devoted man of faith and attends First Baptist Church in Atlanta 
with his wife, Emily, and their three children. I'm proud of the work 
Judge Ransom has accomplished, and I wish him continued success for 
many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Judge Ransom with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to our Nation and the people of North Texas.

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