WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Veterans Day, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, honored five Veterans with the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation at the Highland Village Business Association’s ‘Salute Our Veterans’ Luncheon. Chairman Burgess also spoke at the Denton County Veterans Day Ceremony on the Denton Square.
“Our veterans are not merely heroes in uniform; they are the living embodiment of courage and selflessness. They are the heart and soul of our nation,” said Congressman Burgess. “I was honored to recognize these five outstanding Veterans with the 2024 Congressional Veteran Commendation. They've faced adversity and made sacrifices that most of us can't even imagine. While we pay tribute to our veterans, let us also recognize the responsibility we bear to ensure that they receive the support and care they deserve. It is our duty as Americans to stand by these individuals who have given so much for our freedoms and our country.”
Photo: 2024 CVC Recipients and Congressman Burgess
This year’s commendations were presented at the twentieth annual “Salute Our Veterans” luncheon sponsored by the Highland Village Business Association and the City of Highland Village. Nominations were solicited from the public, and those chosen to receive the 2024 Congressional Veteran Commendation are:
Thomas Balmer (Sergeant - U.S. Army), Carrollton
Kasey Brown (Sergeant - U.S. Marine Corps), Justin
Frank Dixon (Corporal - U.S. Marine Corps), Flower Mound
Christopher Garner (Specialist - Army National Guard), Gainesville
John Miller (Captain - U.S. Army), Frisco
Background:
The CVC was created in 2005 to honor the distinguished living veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District. The 2024 Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) Board was comprised of past commendation recipients: Forrest Beadle (2015 CVC), Richard Crossley, Jr. (2021 CVC), Jerry Galler, (2013 CVC), and Susanne Hechinger (2007 CVC).
Congressman Burgess read the 2024 CVC recipients narrative and presented them with a United States flag. Congressman Burgess also presented Highland Village Mayor Charlotte Wilcox with printed remarks of his Congressional Record submission honoring the eighty-six past recipients of the Congressional Veteran Commendation program and recognizing the annual “Salute Our Heroes” luncheon hosted by the Highland Village Business Association and the City of Highland Village.
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