[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 194 (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1084-E1085]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT DENNIS LEWIS

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate Mr. 
Dennis Lewis of Texarkana, Texas, and to present him with the 
Congressional Patriot Award. Dennis has dedicated his life to 
faithfully serving his community and country.
  Born in Texarkana, Texas, Dennis attended Maud High School, 
graduating in 1970, before pursuing higher education at United 
Electronics Institute, Texarkana College, the University of North 
Carolina, and Army Management Staff College, Army Logistics Management 
College, where he completed the Leadership Management Program and 
Logistics Management program. In 1971, he married his high school 
sweetheart, the love of his life, Paula Graham Lewis, with whom he has 
shared 54 years of marriage, three kids, six grandchildren, and five 
great grandchildren.
  After graduating, Dennis began his professional career with the 
Department of Army at Red River Army Depot in 1972, where he would 
serve for 39 years until his retirement in 2011. He applied his 
expertise in electronics by working on cobra helicopter systems and 
subsequently advanced from technician to senior management.
  Beyond his professional career, Dennis has demonstrated exceptional 
dedication to civic and political engagement. He gave back to his 
hometown of Maud by serving as a school board member and city 
councilman. He served for 20 years as Chairman of the Selective Service 
Local Board, as a member of the Military Services Nomination Board for 
Senator Cruz, as a Director for the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce, and 
currently as Chair of the Red River Credit Union Supervisory Committee.
  In 1986, Dennis was awarded the Outstanding Community Service Award 
by the Army and later received the Department of the Army Meritorious 
Civilian Service Award.

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While Dennis has been recognized with numerous distinguished service 
and leadership awards, he considers his greatest accomplishments to be 
his three sons growing into dedicated fathers and his enduring marriage 
to Paula.
  Dennis Lewis' lifelong commitment to his community, his profession, 
and his Nation truly exemplifies what it means to be a patriot. It is 
an honor to recognize his exceptional contributions and to present him 
with the Congressional Patriot Award in appreciation of his steadfast 
service to the people of Texarkana his family, and the United States of 
America.

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