[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E80]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING SHAWN MORGAN

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 31, 2025

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful 
Nation and the Citizens of the Twenty-Fourth District of Texas, the 
2024 Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Shawn 
Morgan, Staff Sergeant, United States Army, of Keller, Texas for his 
honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America 
and for his continued service to his community.
  Mr. Morgan enlisted in the United States Army in 2004, serving as an 
infantryman and a drill sergeant, deploying three times in support of 
Operation Iraqi Freedom. On May 30, 2007, he was wounded in action 
after being shot by a sniper during an ambush on his patrol in 
Tarmiyah, Iraq. After recovering from his injuries, he rejoined his 
platoon to complete their 15-month deployment. He later was responsible 
for the training of over 1,500 soldiers as a drill sergeant before 
leaving the service in 2014.
  Mr. Morgan's decorations include the Purple Heart, the Iraq Campaign 
Medal with Two Campaign Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army 
Commendation Medal (2nd Award), the Army Achievement Medal (5th Award), 
the Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award), the Army Good Conduct 
Medal (3rd Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Global 
Warrior Terrorism Service Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officer 
Professional Development Ribbon (2nd Award), the Army Service Ribbon, 
the Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), the Combat Infantryman Badge, 
and the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge.
  His dedication to service does not stop with his time in the 
military. He currently serves as a full-time advocate for veterans with 
the Wounded Warrior Project where he has been instrumental in helping 
thousands of veterans connect with resources, their community, and 
organizations nationwide. He also serves as a soccer coach with i9 
Sports Youth Soccer.
  Mr. Morgan's service is consistent with the finest traditions of the 
United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself, the State of 
Texas, and the United States of America.

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