[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING COLONEL GARY D. DENNETT (RETIRED)

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 3, 2026

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Colonel Gary D. Dennett (Ret.) has 
devoted his life to service to this country, through thirty-one years 
in uniform and thirty-one concurrent years with the Department of 
Defense, and through his continued commitment to our veterans and the 
Central Texas community. It is my privilege to honor him with a 
Congressional Veteran Commendation.
  Colonel Dennett began his military career in 1958 and served in the 
United States Army, the Kansas National Guard, and the Army Reserves 
until his retirement in 1989. During his career he served in Germany, 
and after Ranger School deployed to Vietnam as an advisor to the Army 
Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). After attending OCS and receiving his 
commission as an officer in the Army National Guard, he continued his 
distinguished service in the Army Reserves where he held various 
command positions at every level. During his military career he was 
awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star for Valor, Army Meritorious 
Unit Commendation, Army Superior Unit Commendation, Vietnam Cross of 
Gallantry, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal, along 
with numerous campaign and service ribbons.
  After retiring from the Army Reserves, Colonel Dennett continued to 
dedicate himself to honoring veterans and service the community. He is 
a longstanding member of the Williamson County Veterans Memorial 
Advisory Group, which established and continues to maintain and conduct 
ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Georgetown, Texas. He 
remains active as a life member in organizations such as the American 
Legion, Veterans of Foreign War (VFW), and Military Order of World Wars 
(MOWW), serving in various officer positions at the state and local 
level.
  Colonel Dennett has been a leader, mentor, and steadfast advocate for 
veterans and their families. His service and efforts have ensured that 
the sacrifices of our Nation's service members are honored and 
remembered with dignity and respect.
  On behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I extend my 
deepest gratitude to Colonel Gary D. Dennett for his faithful service 
to our Nation and his lifelong dedication to others.

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