Awarding Sergeant Katie Baillio A Congressional Veteran Commendation
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Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I am honored and privileged to award Sergeant Katie Baillio with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. Her service and sacrifice through the United States Army exemplify her national pride and embodiment as a role-model citizen to serve the country she loves. Sergeant Baillio is truly an ideal candidate to receive the Congressional Veteran Commendation.
Sergeant Baillio served her country as a Maintenance Control Accounting Supervisor. Her vast knowledge in accounting was a tremendous gift to the U.S. Army as she saved over twenty million dollars through stock analysis and review procedures for various aviation assets.
Sergeant Baillio's expertise shined as she prepared data for the XVIII Airborne Corps Aviation readiness supply status and provided briefing books for VTC coordination with wholesale and CONUS assets. I am amazed at the brilliance that Sergeant Baillio demonstrated in maximizing the U.S. Army's portfolio of assets. Her work and service led her across the world as she made stops in Korea, Japan, and Iraq. Her time in Iraq was necessary for the United States during a time of instability in the middle east.
After her tenure in the military, Sergeant Baillio did not stop serving the fellow veterans she loves. Her continued work for the Texas Workforce Commission and the Bonham VA is much appreciated as I personally understand the true impact that the Bonham VA has on Texas' 4th District.
While currently working for the Texas Veterans Commission, she has won many awards at the local, regional, state, and national levels designating her as a distinguished patriot in aiding veterans. She also is a Post commander for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars with various awards including being the first female to hold this position. To fully get an idea of why Sergeant Baillio is a true American patriot, she is a Department of Texas VFW Deputy State inspector as well as the District 13 American Legion Vice Commander.
I am beyond honored to have Sergeant Baillio in Texas' 4th Congressional district and am privileged to award such a distinguished citizen for her sacrifices.
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