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




    RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT STEVE LEDWELL

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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. 
Steve Ledwell of Texarkana, Texas, and to present him with the 
Congressional Patriot Award. Steve has dedicated his life to faithfully 
serving his community and country.
  Born and raised in Texarkana, Steve has spent his life building up 
others and strengthening his community. From a very young age, he has 
always been the first to lend a hand to anyone in need--and often to 
those who never even had to ask. Steve has also built a loving, faith-
filled family with his wife, their three children, and grandchildren.
  Professionally, Steve has had a long and dedicated career at Ledwell 
& Son Enterprises. Through his work, he has extended his generosity to 
the entire community--refurbishing and providing trucks for countless 
local nonprofits and schools. Steve has supported nearly every sports 
team in town, contributed to Watersprings Ranch, and served as the go-
to man behind the scenes whenever help was needed. He even advocated 
directly with the Army Corps of Engineers to advocate improvements to 
local flood control and levee systems.
  Steve counts among his greatest blessings, his wonderful parents, 
devoted family, his incredible community, and the opportunity to make a 
positive difference in so many lives.
  Steve Ledwell's 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 and the United States of America.

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