Rep. Pete Sessions recognizes CVC Award winners

WACO, Texas ( FOX 44 ) – A Texas Congressman paid a visit to Waco to help honor local veterans.

Rep. Pete Sessions was one of many who honored the 2024 Heart of Texas recipients of the Congressional Veterans Commendation on Friday night. The event took place at the Lee Lockwood Library, located at 2801 W Waco Drive.

The event started with an invocation by Chaplain William Brock, and a Presentation of the Colors by La Vega High School’s Navy JROTC. Rep. Sessions also took some time to recognize WWII Veteran Morris Barker.

The keynote speaker for the dinner was Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, who is the Commanding General of III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos. According to the Office of Pete Sessions, Lt. Gen. Admiral has led soldiers at all levels across four divisions in the United States and overseas.

The Congressional Veterans Commendation says it is a nominations-based program which recognizes veterans for their military service and community involvement. The program believes honorees are exceptional Americans in every way.

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