[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING EDDIE ``ED'' DRAIN 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 Lieutenant Colonel 
and Police Chief, Eddie ``Ed'' Drain of Plano, Texas, and to award him 
a Congressional Veteran Commendation. Chief Drain honorably served in 
the United States Army and Army Active Reserve.
  At the age of 22, Ed Drain was commissioned into the United States 
Army, where he served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer. 
Through exceptional dedication and courage, he earned the Master 
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge and Parachutist Badge, completing 
advanced training at the Naval School for Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
and studying the Greek language. His service took him to Greece, South 
Korea, and later to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where 
he commanded explosive ordnance units with III Corps.
  After eleven years of active duty, he transitioned to the U.S. Army 
Active Reserve, continuing to serve until his retirement in 2007 as a 
Lieutenant Colonel. His commendations include the Bronze Star Medal, 
the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, 
the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Global 
War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals, among many others.
  Following his military career, Chief Drain turned his focus to public 
safety, joining the Plano Police Department in 1994. Rising through the 
ranks from patrol officer to assistant chief, he served on the SWAT 
team, commanded the Bomb Squad, and led all sworn operations of the 
department. He went on to serve as Police Chief for the Cities of 
Amarillo and Murphy before returning home as Chief of Police in Plano 
in 2020. Beyond his distinguished career in law enforcement, Chief 
Drain remains deeply committed to his community through his service on 
the Board of Trustees for Medical City Plano, the Board of Directors 
for Trusted World, the Office of the Texas Governor's Sexual Assault 
Survivors Task Force, and as a Commissioner for the Commission on 
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
  I am deeply honored to recognize Lieutenant Colonel and Police Chief, 
Eddie ``Ed'' Drain for his extraordinary courage, patriotism, and 
lifelong commitment to service. He represents the very best of Texas' 
4th Congressional District and of our great Nation.

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