RECOGNIZING TECHNICAL SERGEANT PAT MINER, RECIPIENT OF TEXAS' THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2019 CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 170
(Extensions of Remarks - October 28, 2019)
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RECOGNIZING TECHNICAL SERGEANT PAT MINER, RECIPIENT OF TEXAS' THIRD
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2019 CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
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HON. VAN TAYLOR
of texas
in the house of representatives
Monday, October 28, 2019
Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, it is my privilege to honor twelve
distinguished military veterans from Texas' Third Congressional
District who answered the call to serve their Nation honorably, both in
uniform and following their return to civilian life. The recipients of
the 2019 Congressional Veteran Commendation exemplify the time-honored
qualities of patriotism, service before self, and bold leadership.
Following their time in service, their efforts in our community have
earned these fine individuals recognition as the recipients of this
prestigious commendation. Their stories of sacrifice will encourage
future generations to pursue a life dedicated to the very values we
cherish as Americans: faith, freedom, and democracy. One such hero is
Technical Sergeant Pat Miner of Plano, Texas.
Technical Sergeant Patrick Miner had a twenty-year career as an
United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer, beginning his service
in 1976 at Lockland Air Force Base in Texas. During his time in the
military, he deployed to Japan with the 3rd Marine Division as well as
the Fleet Marine Force--Pacific. During Operations Desert Shield and
Desert Storm, he served as a broadcast manager at U.S. Central Command,
supervising communications and broadcasts to foreign countries. As an
Air Force Broadcast Journalist and Public Affairs Newscaster, his
coverage, including the 1982 release of American hostages from Iran,
would earn him two Thomas Jefferson Awards, the Department of Defense's
highest honor recognizing journalists for outstanding achievements in
furthering their Internal Information Program.
As a decorated military veteran, Mr. Miner received the Air Force
Commendation Medal three times, the Longevity Service Award three
times, the NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon twice, the
Organizational Excellence Award twice, and the Good Conduct Medal five
times.
Following his distinguished military career, Pat worked as a
television producer for the Social Security Administration for twenty-
three years. Following his move to Plano in 1996, Mr. Miner developed
deep roots within the community, holding roles on the Plano Independent
School District Council of PTAs, as the President of the Plano
Homeowners Council, and on the Plano Transition and the Revitalization
Commission. Giving back to the community is of paramount importance to
Mr. Miner, and he was twice elected to the Plano City Council, holding
positions as the Mayor Pro Tem and the Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Civic
involvement is also an important component of Pat's life, as evidenced
by his role as Past-President of the North Texas Pioneers Rotary Club
for which he was recognized with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award.
Today, Pat is currently working to recognize our first responders who
have given all through his efforts on the Plano Police and Firefighters
Memorial Fund. Sergeant Patrick Miner is a hometown hero who has served
both his country and community in meaningful ways and we are honored to
recognize him with this award.
Today, a grateful Nation thanks Technical Sergeant Miner for his
exceptional service and congratulates him on this recognition. May his
steadfast example of leadership inspire others to live a life of
service to a cause greater than themselves. It is my extreme honor to
award him the 2019 Congressional Veteran Commendation for the Third
District of Texas.
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