Recognizing Jason L. Bradford with A Congressional Veteran Commendation

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Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present Jason L. Bradford of Nacogdoches, Texas, with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. His service to this Nation and community speaks to the best of Texas.

Jason enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1994 and was assigned to the Fourth Marine Division in Galveston, Texas. In 1996 Jason graduated from Sam Houston State University and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant Reserve Officer. In December 1996, he accepted a regular commission into the USMC as an Active Duty Officer. When honorably discharged in 2004, Jason held the rank of Captain and served as a Light Armored Officer. He earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, the Rifle Expert Badge, the Pistol Sharpshooter Badge, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Letter of Appreciation (2), Meritorious Mast, and Recruiter Ribbon.

After leaving the Marine Corps, Jason became the owner of Nacogdoches Sheet Metal, Plumbing, and A/C, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He recruited and trained former U.S. service members who are now part of a cohesive, dedicated company team meeting the plumbing, air conditioning, and sheet metal needs in the Deep East Texas area.

Jason is a ``True Patriot''--having honorably served his country in uniform, he now tirelessly supports his community. He is a lifetime member of the USMC League and has been a member of the Nacogdoches Rotary Club for the past 15 years. During the winter storm of 2021, Jason assisted the Veterans County Service officer of Nacogdoches in helping disabled veterans who had been without water and electricity for several days. Most recently, Jason established the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the families of veterans and first responders of Nacogdoches County, who have been killed or injured in the line of duty, by providing direct financial assistance with funds for school, training, or other unmet needs.

A dedicated husband and father of 2, Jason has been a sponsor and coach in the Nacogdoches Boys Youth Baseball Association for the past 6 years.

It is my honor to award Jason L. Bradford of Nacogdoches, Texas, with a Congressional Veteran Commendation from the 17th Congressional District of Texas.

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