[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE GOLD STAR FAMILIES MEMORIAL MONUMENT IN KAUFMAN COUNTY, 
                                 TEXAS

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. LANCE GOODEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Mr. GOODEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the dedication 
of the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Kaufman County, 
Texas. Thanks to the work of the Kaufman County Gold Star Committee and 
the Woody Williams Foundation, this monument will forever recognize the 
brave men, women, and families who have made the ultimate sacrifice in 
defense of our Nation's freedom and security.
  On September 27, 2026, citizens, veterans, and community leaders will 
gather in Kaufman County for the official dedication of this monument, 
creating a sacred space of remembrance, gratitude, and healing. This 
ceremony, which will be held at Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park, 
will serve as a profound opportunity to honor our resilient Gold Star 
Families, whose profound sacrifice, enduring grief, and unwavering 
patriotism embody the highest virtues of citizenship and devotion to 
our Nation.

                          ____________________