[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18738]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     ANNOUNCING RECIPIENTS OF THE INAUGURAL CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
      COMMENDATION FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS--PETER W. MALIK

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2011

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to announce 
before my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives the 
names of eleven distinguished military veterans and community servants 
who call the Third District of Texas home. For their selfless service 
and dedication to their neighbors and nation, the following individuals 
have been selected as recipients of the inaugural Congressional Veteran 
Commendation:
  Colonel Peter W. Malik of McKinney, Texas serves in the United States 
Army Reserve as Commander of the 90th Sustainment Brigade in Little 
Rock, Arkansas. Malik has deployed in support of both Operation Iraqi 
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He also provided critical 
logistical support for a rescue mission of American hostages in 
Colombia while assigned to U.S. Army South.
  During his 2005 tour of duty in Afghanistan, a volunteer assignment, 
Malik ran several medical capability exercises which supported the 
local population by providing medical care. He also volunteered to 
assist as a Security Force ``Officer in Charge'' in the clearing of 
several Improvised Explosive Devices. His actions enabled the 504th 
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division to execute their 
missions.
  As ever, Malik put his fellow soldiers' safety first during an enemy 
attack on base. After a rocket hit the camp, Malik immediately began 
evacuating other Coalition Force members into a hardened shelter to 
protect them from additional strikes. Disregarding his own safety, 
Malik continued evacuation procedures as a second rocket landed nearby. 
Malik's efforts undoubtedly saved lives.
  When stateside, Malik serves as an officer with the Dallas Police 
Department. He joined the force in 1989 and in the words of his 
superiors, ``He has continually demonstrated the same professionalism 
and dedication to duty that exemplify his military career.'' Colonel 
Malik has also been an invaluable volunteer for numerous local 
organizations. These include Dallas Military Ball, Assist the Officer 
Foundation, Texas Special Olympics, and Fisher House.
  Therefore, it is my pleasure to name Peter W. Malik a recipient of 
the inaugural Congressional Veteran Commendation for the Third District 
of Texas.

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