Congressional Veteran Commendation

The Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) has been created to honor the distinguished veterans of the 24th Congressional District of Texas and to preserve their stories for future generations of Americans.

Veterans who are nominated must be currently residing in the 24th District of Texas and have served our nation with honor consistent with the finest traditions of military service. The nominated veterans must also have served their community.

Eligibility Requirements

Veteran is a current resident of the Twenty-Fourth District of Texas.
Veteran served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or was a reservist called to active duty.
Veteran was honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Services.
Veteran has demonstrated exceptional service to their community.
Veteran has not previously received the Congressional Veteran Commendation.

Nomination Packet Checklist

2022 Nomination Form
Certification of Nomination
Recent color photo of the veteran
Copy of the veteran’s DD-214 (required)
Additional Documentation

Nomination Process

To nominate a veteran for the 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation for 2022, please submit completed nomination packets my District Office no later than 5:00 pm on October 7, 2022.

Please submit completed nomination packets to:

U.S. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne
Attn: Rachel Garcia
3100 Olympus Blvd, Suite 440
Dallas, Texas 75019

Or via email to Rachel.Garcia@mail.house.gov

Click HERE to download the 2022 Congressional Veteran Commendation Nomination Form. If you have questions regarding the nomination process, please contact Rachel Garcia.

***Selected CVC recipients will be recognized at the Grapevine Veterans Parade on Nov. 5, 2022.***