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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextRECOGNIZING CHARLES “CHUCK” THROOP WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN
COMMENDATION
HON. PETE SESSIONS
of texas
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Charles “Chuck” Throop of Hutto, Texas, by presenting him with a Congressional Veteran Commendation. His service to our country and dedication to serving his community truly represent the best of the best in our country.
systems analyst with the United States Air Force. His service with the 1137th USAF Special Activities Squadron is particularly noteworthy. During the Vietnam era, special activities squadrons supported highly sensitive communications, intelligence, command-and-control, and classified operations.
National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and Presidential Unit Citation.
to the community, which he serves with the utmost dedication to this day in Hutto and the surrounding areas. Over the last year and a half, Chuck has served as the volunteer leader of the City of Hutto's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Commission's Senior Citizen Working Group. Chuck personally sought the assistance of churches, nonprofits, civic groups, and other related community partners.
conferences and meetings. Chuck partnered with the Hutto American Legion to secure a permanent meeting spot for the Senior Citizen Working Group. Chuck provided his own resources and time to events like Bingo night and several other social activities.
He has personally staffed booths at resource fairs. recruiting volunteers and encouraging community participation. Not only in his efforts does Chuck encourage this participation, but by following Chuck, residents have been positively influenced to become informed, participate in the system, and contribute to their community.
discipline, optimism, humility, and infectious sense of humor, he has brought people together, built lasting friendships, and created a model for grassroots civic engagement that continues to inspire others.
Force Special Activities Squadron Staff Sergeant E-4 Charles “Chuck” Throop with a Congressional Veteran Commendation from the 17th Congressional District of Texas. His community leadership reflects the same values of dedicated service that his military service did decades ago.