Highland Village, TX – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) on Tuesday recognized five veterans who received this year’s 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) at a luncheon in Highland Village. 

The CVC was created in 2005 to honor the distinguished living veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District. Nominations were received from the community, veterans’ organizations and civic groups.

“Five extraordinary individuals were selected to receive the 2014 Congressional Veteran Commendation,” Burgess said. “They served in the Armed Forces of the United States with distinction and continued their dedication to the nation by working tirelessly on behalf of their fellow veterans and serving the people in their communities.” 

This year’s commendations were presented at the annual “Salute Our Veterans” luncheon sponsored by the Highland Village Business Association and the City of Highland Village. The five recipients of this year’s Congressional Veteran Commendation are:

Charles Correll (Colonel - U.S. Air Force) of Denton
Peter Lane (Colonel - U.S. Air Force) of Denton
Jack Milligan (Lieutenant Colonel  - U.S. Army) of Highland Village
Pat Smith (Colonel - U.S. Air Force) of Denton
William Splichal (Chief Warrant Officer 4 - U.S. Army) of Trophy Club

“While we have singled out these veterans for recognition, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to all veterans for your service to the United States of America,” Burgess remarked to the approximate 300 luncheon attendees. “On behalf of the citizens of the 26th District and of a grateful nation, we are forever in your debt.”

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