Nominations being accepted for Congressional Veteran Commendation
The Congressional Veteran Commendation is a nominations-based program designed to recognize both the military service and continued community service of veterans living in the 17th Congressional District of Texas.Honorees are exceptional Americans in every way.
The 2023 CVC honorees will be announced and recognized by Congressman Pete Sessions at a date to be determined later this year.
Eligibility
Requirements
• Veteran must currently reside in the 17th Congressional District of Texas. To verify, please visit www.house.gov and enter the veteran’s ZIP code in the box entitled “Find Your Representative.”
• Veteran was active duty in the United States Armed Forces or was a reservist called to active duty.
• Veteran retired from the United States Armed Forces or was honorably discharged.
Nomination
Instructions
Please send the following items, in one cohesive package, to 400 Austin Ave., Suite 302, Waco, TX 76701 by July 1, 2023. Packets may also be emailed to tori.magers@mail.house.gov
• This Nomination Form, completed in its entirety.
• A 1–2-page letter, addressed to Congressman Pete Sessions, which details why you believe the nominee should receive the 17th District’s Congressional Veteran Commendation. The letter should contain as much information as possible about the veteran’s heroism while in the military and community involvement thereafter.
• A current photo of the veteran.
• DD214
• Copies of photos, military records, news clippings and other two-dimensional memorabilia which help you to tell the story of the veteran’s military and community service. These items are considered supplemental and are not required; should you choose to submit them, do not submit originals. Please limit your nomination packet to three 8.5x11” pages of supplemental materials.
Questions may be directed to Tori Magers by telephone at (254) 633-4500.
There are also printed copies available at the Cameron Chamber of Commerce Office
You can also log on to https://sessions.house.gov/congressional-veteran-commendation to download a form.