[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING JOSEPH LYNCH WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief Warrant 
Officer Three Joseph Patrick Lynch of Rockwall, Texas, and to honor him 
with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. CW3 Lynch honorably served 
in the United States Army for twenty-three years.
  During his distinguished career, Joseph served with honor in both 
combat and intelligence operations. From 1967 to 1969, he served in 
Vietnam, including in the Battle of Khe Sanh, before joining the 82nd 
Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He later spent six 
years with the 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion in Pirmasens, 
Germany, as Officer in Charge of the Sensitive Compartmented 
Information Facility (SCIF) and Communications Platoon Leader. His 
expertise then led him to the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade in 
Munich, where he oversaw and adjudicated communications security 
violations across Europe. He concluded his career at Fort Monmouth, New 
Jersey, with the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade, serving as 
Brigade Signal Officer and Officer in Charge of the SCIF.
  CW3 Lynch's exceptional service earned him numerous commendations, 
including the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Legion of Merit, 17 awards of 
the Air Medal--including the Air Medal with Combat ``V'' for heroism--
five Army Commendation Medals, including one with Combat ``V'' for 
heroism, and the Meritorious Service Medal.
  Since retiring from the Army, Joseph has been a founding member of 
the Rockwall Band of Brothers and the Rockwall Veterans' Court. He has 
been a longtime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion 
Rockwall, and the Purple Hearts Society, while volunteering his time at 
Lakepoint Hospital to continue serving his community.
  I am deeply honored to recognize Chief Warrant Officer Three, Joseph 
Patrick Lynch for his extraordinary courage, patriotism, and lifelong 
commitment to service. He exemplifies the very best of Texas' 4th 
Congressional District and of our great Nation.

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