[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 209 (Thursday, December 11, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING QUINT AVENETTI WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief Warrant 
Officer 05, Quint Avenetti, of Rockwall, Texas, and to award him a 
Congressional Veteran Commendation. CW05 Avenetti honorably served in 
the United States Marine Corps as a Field Artillery/Target Acquisition 
Officer.
  In 1980, Quint Avenetti began his military career in the enlisted 
ranks, where his exceptional knowledge and professionalism led to his 
commissioning as a Warrant Officer. Throughout his service, he led all 
aspects of field artillery operations, specializing in target 
identification, acquisition, destruction, and assessment. His 
assignments took him to Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Desert 
Shield and Desert Storm, to the Persian Gulf, and later to Iraq in 
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Over the course of twenty-seven years of service, his commendations 
include the Bronze Star Medal, the Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the 
Meritorious Service Medal, and the Marine Good Conduct Medal (three 
awards), as well as nine Certificates of Commendation, the Kuwait 
Liberation Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal (three awards), the 
Iraqi Freedom Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation, and the Presidential 
Unit Citation.
  Following his military career, Quint turned his focus to veteran 
affairs in Rockwall, becoming a leading force in the Rockwall Band of 
Brothers, Sisters, and Friends. Within that organization, he plans 
``happy hours,'' bringing together veterans of all ranks and services 
for fellowship and local engagement. Quint also serves as the Adjutant 
of the Dallas and North Texas Chapters of the Military Order of the 
World Wars, while remaining an active member of the Rockwall Terry 
Fisher American Legion Post No. 117.
  He has been instrumental in establishing the James W. Randolph 
Detachment of the nationally chartered Marine Corps League and in 
launching the first Rockwall ISD JROTC program. Beyond his leadership 
in veteran service organizations, he coordinates local veteran fitness 
competitions and annual ``Bodfish'' gatherings--events that bring 
veterans and their families together in a rustic setting to celebrate 
life and support one another.
  I am deeply honored to recognize Chief Warrant Officer, Quint 
Avenetti, 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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