Burgess Welcomes Nominations for Congressional Veterans Commendation

U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. proudly announces a special salute to honor local veterans and welcomes nominations from the community for the Congressional Veteran Commendation. In conjunction with the Veterans History Project sponsored by the Library of Congress, the Congressional Veteran Commendation has been created to honor the distinguished veterans of Texas’ 26^th Congressional District and to preserve their stories for future generations of Americans.

To nominate a veteran for the Congressional Veteran Commendation, please visit Rep. Burgess’ website at www.house.gov/burgess to get more information and to obtain a nomination form. The completed nomination form, along with any additional information pertaining to the veteran's service, should be returned to my Lewisville office. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 15, 2006. Veterans who are nominated must be residents of the 26^th District of Texas and have served our nation with honor consistent with the finest traditions of military service.

Several of the nominees will be selected for an in-depth interview, and that interview will be forwarded to the Veterans History Project to be added to its collection. For more information regarding the project, visit http://www.loc.gov/vets/. I will publicly recognize those individuals selected to receive the Congressional Veteran Commendation on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at the “Salute Our Veterans” luncheon sponsored annually by the Highland Village Business Association.

To obtain additional information regarding the Congressional Veteran Commendation, the Veterans History Project, nomination forms, or to confirm residency within the 26^th District of Texas, please contact my District Administrator, Robin Vaughan, at (972) 434-9700 or robin.vaughan@mail.house.gov.