Congressional Veteran Commendation
Do you know a veteran who’s gone above and beyond for our country and community?
Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) proudly announces a special salute to honor local veterans and welcomes nominations for the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation for 2025. The annual Congressional Veteran Commendation honors the living distinguished veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District. He invites you to nominate them for the TX-26 Congressional Veteran Commendation. Honorees will be recognized and may share their stories for the Veterans History Project.
To nominate a veteran for this year’s 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation, please complete the 2026 CVC Nomination Form, which can be found HERE. Nominations for the 2026 Congressional Veteran Commendation should be submitted to Congressman Gill’s Flower Mound district office by September 14, 2026. The flyer can be found HERE.
To be eligible for nomination, veterans must be currently residing in the 26th District of Texas, have served the nation honorably during their military career, and subsequently demonstrated dedication to their community.
Those individuals selected to receive the Congressional Veteran Commendation will be recognized and honored at the annual “Salute Our Veterans” luncheon sponsored by the Highland Village Business Association and scheduled for November 11th.
To obtain additional information regarding the Congressional Veteran Commendation, or to confirm residency within the 26th District of Texas, please contact Congressman Gill’s District Director, Robin Vaughan, at 972-966-5454.
2025 Congressional Veteran Commendation Recipients
Dwayne Edwards (Captain – U.S. Marine Corps), Frisco
Gretchen Evans (Command Sergeant Major – U.S. Army), Northlake
Joe Gray III (Sergeant – U.S. Army), Highland Village
Michael Sabo (First Lieutenant – U.S. Army), Denton
Ramon Ramos (Chief Warrant Officer 3 – U.S. Army), Flower Mound
2025 CVC Recipients: Judge Forrest Beadle (2015 CVC Recipient), Michael Sabo, Dwayne Edwards, Joe Gray III, Ramon Ramos, Highland Village Mayor Charlotte Wilcox