[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING CLINTON ``CLINT'' DUANE BASS 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 Sergeant Clinton 
``Clint'' Bass of Trenton, Texas, and to honor him with a Congressional 
Veteran Commendation. Sergeant Bass honorably served in the United 
States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 as a member of the Air Police and 
Base Security.
  During his military service, Sergeant Bass was stationed at Forbes 
Field, Whiteman Air Force Base, Da Nang, Vietnam, during the Vietnam 
War, and Kunsan Air Base, Korea, during the USS Pueblo crisis. For his 
exemplary service, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, the 
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Medal, and 
the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
  Following his military career, Sergeant Bass has remained deeply 
committed to serving his community and fellow veterans. He participates 
in the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) and is a proud member of 
VFW Post No. 6205. He also previously served as Post Commander of the 
American Legion in Whitewright. Known for his generosity and servant 
leadership, Sergeant Bass manages the kitchen at his local MVPN, where 
he and his team prepare meals every Tuesday for more than seventy 
veterans, their families, and community members who support them. His 
kitchen--affectionately named--``Clint's Canteen''--has become a symbol 
of his tireless dedication. His work was recently recognized by the 
Daughters of the American Revolution for his outstanding service to 
veterans.
  I am deeply honored to recognize Sergeant Clint Bass for his courage, 
patriotism, and lifelong commitment to serving his country and his 
community. He truly exemplifies the best of Texas' 4th Congressional 
District and the United States of America.

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