[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 174 (Tuesday, October 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING DANNY CHARLES MASUR WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Danny Charles Masur, 
of Rockdale, Texas, by presenting him with a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. His persistent efforts in fostering beliefs of sacrifice 
and respect reflect his value as a leader during service and in 
retirement.
  After completing his early education in Lockhart, Texas public 
schools, Danny enrolled at Southwest Texas State College. Within his 
first week there, he recognized the potential of the ROTC program, and 
after his first experience with them he was set on a path to earn his 
pilot's license, graduate, and head to Air Force Pilot Training as soon 
as possible. He dedicated five years and one day of service to his 
country before his release from active duty.
  Beginning in June 1968, Danny spent a year at Del Rio's Laughlin AFB 
Pilot Training, and upon completion he was assigned to Dover AFB, 
Delaware's Military Airlift Command. He flew the C-133 Cargomaster, the 
largest military transport aircraft at that time. Danny flew special 
missions world-wide including flights into Vietnam, followed by 
European and Middle Eastern trips supporting our Nation's Cold War 
military exercises. He also flew into other various conflicts such as 
the Israel-Jordan Crisis, and across the world to Pakistan, Ethiopia, 
Panama, Greenland, and Libya. Danny had the privilege of flying the 
last C-133 to the Boneyard at Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona. He received 
the Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Small 
Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Air Force Outstanding Unit 
Award.
  After leaving the Air Force, Danny became a tracking pilot/recovery 
supervisor at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. He was 
located in Palestine, Texas at their Balloon facility, wherein, 
alongside some of the world's top scientists and astrophysicists, he 
contributed to invaluable scientific discoveries in the facilities 
critical outer space work.
  Danny then moved to work at the ALCOA plant in Rockdale, Texas, where 
he began dedicating his life to his family and several community 
volunteer organizations. For twenty-two years he was a board member of 
the Rockdale Fair Association, as well as the Goat Superintendent and 
Vice-President of Fiscal Affairs. In 1982, he joined the Rockdale 
Knights of Columbus, serving as Columbus Club treasurer for 18 years 
and spending significant time as a Crew Leader. Since 2012, Danny has 
served as a Board Member for Minerva Water Supply Corporation; and for 
17 years has served the Minerva community as a volunteer fireman where 
he currently serves as their treasurer.
  Alongside his wife, Linda Matocha Masur, Danny has dedicated 58 years 
of marriage to raising four children and has extended his love and 
commitment to nurturing nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
  Danny's heart has never left the sky. As a pilot in the Rockdale 
Flying Tigers Flight Club, Danny is an EAA member and works with the 
Young Eagles Flight Program giving introductory flights. He has been an 
instructor pilot for years, serving as a technical, emotional, and 
mental mentor to many students who have made piloting their career.
  It is with great honor and respect that I present Danny Charles Masur 
with a Congressional Veteran Commendation from the 17th Congressional 
District of Texas. His exemplary service to our Nation and continued 
contributions to his community stand as an inspiration to us all.

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