[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT CORBETT HOWARD

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Corbett Howard 
of Celina, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. 
Corbett has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community.
  Corbett was born in Roswell, New Mexico. He received his Bachelor of 
Arts in History and Political Science from Southern Nazarene University 
and graduated from Engineer Officer Candidate School in Fort Belvoir, 
Virginia. After graduation, Corbett commissioned in the United States 
Army and served with the Military Assistant Command, Vietnam (MACV) as 
an advisor for the South Vietnamese Army. For his meritorious service, 
he was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Vietnam Cross of 
Gallantry.
  Corbett was first elected to the Celina City Council in 1999. In 
2002, he was elected to serve as the Mayor of Celina and was reelected 
twice. Under Corbett's leadership, Celina transformed economically 
through increased job growth and critical business investments. As a 
result of his advocacy for Celina residents, he was recognized as a top 
influential leader in Collin County. After his tenure as mayor, Corbett 
served as the Executive Director of the Celina Economic Development 
Corporation for ten years. He also served on the Board of the Upper 
Trinity Regional Water District and the McKinney Urban Transit 
District. He is the past President of the Preston Trail Rotary Club and 
the current Chairman of Government Affairs for the Celina Chamber of 
Commerce. Corbett currently serves as the Market President of Lamar 
National Bank and is a board member of the Military Warriors Support 
Foundation, which donates homes and cars to wounded veterans. A devoted 
man of faith, he attends the Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, 
where he has led Bible study classes for over 33 years. I am proud of 
the work Corbett has accomplished, and I wish him continued success for 
many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Corbett with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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