Awarding Lieutenant Colonel Dudley Nosworthy A Congressional Veteran Commendation
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Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I am honored and privileged to award Lieutenant Colonel Dudley Nosworthy with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. His service and sacrifice through the United States Army and United States Army National Guard exemplify his national pride and embodiment as a role-model citizen to serve the country he loves. Lieutenant Colonel Nosworthy is truly an ideal candidate to receive the Congressional Veteran Commendation.
Lieutenant Colonel Nosworthy served in Infantry Leadership Assignments as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Company Commander, and Battalion Executive. His responsibilities included training soldiers in Civil Defense Operations for State National Disasters, Deployment for Homeland Defense Missions, and Overseas Contingency Operations. Lieutenant Colonel Nosworthy was vital for preparing and training soldiers to protect our Nation at the State and national levels.
As a Battalion Commander and Regimental Deputy Commander for the 136th Regional Training Institute, Lieutenant Colonel Nosworthy assisted the Texas Army National Guard by training soldiers in professional development and military occupational skills. Lieutenant Colonel Nosworthy also dedicated time and effort towards bettering the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana Army National Guard.
While serving in the Army, Lieutenant Colonel Nosworthy was deployed to Baghlan Province, Afghanistan as a Combat Advisor and Team Chief for a police mentoring team. He served as the Senior U.S. Army Advisor for the province and assisted in training the Afghan National Police in Security Force operations.
Lieutenant Colonel Nosworthy has served his community as a Sergeant with the Dallas Police Department. He also donated his time as an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 83 out of Rockwall, Texas. As an accomplished Eagle Scout, he continues to promote the ideals of hard work and service to future generations.
I am beyond honored to have Lieutenant Colonel Nosworthy in Texas' 4th Congressional District and am privileged to award such a distinguished citizen for his sacrifices.
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