[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E57-E58]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MATTHEW MYERS

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 20, 2026

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful 
Nation and the citizens of the 24th District of Texas. The 2025 
Congressional Veteran Commendation is hereby presented to Specialist 
Matthew Myers, United States Army, of Dallas, Texas, for his honorable 
service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and for his 
continued service to his community.
  Specialist Myers served honorably in the United States Army from 1979 
to 1982 as a combat medic with the 1st Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army 
Airborne. Throughout his service, he exemplified the highest standards 
of courage, readiness, and compassion providing emergency care under 
demanding conditions while supporting the elite soldiers of the Ranger 
Regiment. His military decorations include the Parachutist Badge, Army 
Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle Badge, and Medical 
Field Expert Badge, recognizing his professionalism and technical skill 
as both a soldier and a medic.
  Following his military service, Specialist Myers built a 
distinguished career in education, leadership, and philanthropy, 
continuing his lifelong commitment to service. As Dean of the Cox 
School of Business at Southern Methodist University from 2017 to 2025,

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he championed expanded scholarship opportunities for veterans and 
active-duty service members, doubling the school's Yellow Ribbon 
funding to ensure broader access to graduate education through the GI 
Bill. He also served as a faculty adviser to SMU Military Veterans, 
providing mentorship and advocacy for students transitioning from 
military to academic life.
  Beyond higher education, Specialist Myers continues to serve his 
community through board leadership with Goodwill of Dallas, the Baylor 
Scott & White Dallas Foundation, King Ranch, and The Peregrine Fund 
advancing causes of workforce development, healthcare, and 
conservation. His influence has inspired countless students and 
colleagues, including his own daughters, who credit his Army service 
for shaping their values of selflessness, humility, and strength.
  Specialist Myers' honorable service and continued dedication to 
education, veterans, and his community reflect the highest traditions 
of the United States Army and bring great credit upon himself, the 
State of Texas, and the United States of America.

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