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Congressional Veterans Commendation Ceremony

Floor Speech

Date: Nov. 3, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Veterans Arts, Entertainment, and History

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Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as Veterans Day approaches, it is my privilege to announce that, on Saturday, November 14, I will be hosting my annual Congressional Veterans Commendation Ceremony.

At this special event, 12 Collin County veterans will be recognized for their wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement. These veterans were nominated by their peers and chosen by a selection board. Their stories will be passed on to future generations.

The event starts around 1 p.m., and our keynote speaker is Major Heather Penney. She is one of two Air Force pilots who took to the skies on September 11, 2001, on orders to take down Flight 93 with her own aircraft before the terrorism reached Washington, D.C.

I encourage folks to come out and show all our veterans how much we care in a tangible and personal way. I hope to see you all there. God bless America.

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