On October 22nd, Rep. John R. Carter (TX-31) hosted the 2nd Annual Congressional Veterans Commendation ceremony, where he formally honored distinguished veterans of District 31 for their wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement. The CVC program is nomination-based, designed to recognize veterans within the 31st District of Texas and preserve their stories for future generations of America.
“The CVC program is a great way to honor the brave men and women across our community for their faithful service to protect our great Nation and their continued service to their community,” said Rep. Carter.
The Congressman presented ten awards including Lt. Gen Pete Taylor, Sgt. Maj Elijah King, Jr., Donald Schliesser, Otis Evans, Shirley Stevens, Frank Thompson, George White, Roberto Vasquez and Navy Chief Troy Cole, Sr.
The tenth honoree was Georgetown resident Army Maj. Gen. Robert Halverson. He was unable to attend in person but his accolades were shared by Round Rock businessman Landy Warren and the Congressman accepted on his behalf.
General Halverson’s active duty service included tours in Germany and Vietnam in the 1960s. Halverson also served as commander of the Special Liaison Office at NATO headquarters in Brussels. After transferring to the Texas Army National Guard, Halverson took command of the 49th Armored Division in 1998 where he directed a multi-national peace-keeping force in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Rep. Carter said, “This is one of the great things I get to do. To honor these fantastic veterans for all they’ve done for our country is a duty I take great pleasure in.”
