Congressional Veteran Commendation for Corporal Christopher Mote

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Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Corporal Christopher ``Chris'' Mote of Rockwall. Texas, and award him a Congressional Veteran Commendation. Corporal Mote honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during the Gulf War.

Since his childhood, Corporal Mote knew he wanted to serve in our Armed Forces. as his family had done before him. His passion for military history and love of country led him to join the Marine Corps. Corporal Mote served as a Radar Operator on the USS Tripoli (LPH-10) amphibious assault ship. He served in both Okinawa, Japan, and Kuwait during the Gulf War. In February 1991, while sailing through an Iraqi minefield in the Persian Gulf, Tripoli was severely damaged by a naval mine. Fortunately, no one was killed in this incident. Tripoli went on to successfully conduct combat operations in the region and deploy Marines to help stop Iraqi aggression against Kuwait. For his distinguished service, Corporal Mote was awarded the Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon.

After his time in the Marine Corps, Corporal Mote made it his mission to make a meaningful impact on our community. During Memorial Day, he regularly leads his family in planting flags at the gravesites of soldiers who perished in prior conflicts. Furthermore, Corporal Mote helps fundraise for Carry the Load. a veterans' charity that raises awareness of veteran issues and uplifts servicemembers, veterans, and first responders. For the past five years, he has also flown an American flag over the Highway 66 bridge connecting Rocl

I am honored to represent Corporal Mote in Texas' 4th Congressional District. It is a pleasure to award him the Congressional Veteran Commendation for his service to our Nation and to the people of North Texas.

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