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HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DANIEL T. PETERSON

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On 2024-12-18, Representative Susie Lee (D-NV-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DANIEL T. PETERSON" in the House. The speech addressed defense and also covered veterans affairs.

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HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DANIEL T. PETERSON

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DANIEL T. PETERSON ______ HON. SUSIE LEE of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Ms. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the loss of retired Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Peterson--a champion for southern Nevada's veteran community. Chief Peterson was a highly decorated Army Veteran and unrelenting advocate for those around him. After flying helicopters in the Army for more than 20 years, he came home to serve as Commander of the Henderson Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, be a member of the Henderson Vietnam Veterans of America, and attend as many Unaccompanied Veterans Burial Ceremonies as he could find. He also attended every Veterans Treatment Court graduation and never hesitated to offer his support to fellow veterans in need. To be clear: it is impossible to sum up Chief Peterson's decades of service in just one speech on the House floor. That's part of the reason why I had the privilege of working with the Library of Congress for his story to be part of the Veterans History Project. But while he has too many medals to name here, I can say this: Chief Peterson, you were a mentor, leader, a friend, a protector, and a servant to both southern Nevada and our entire country. We all owe him a debt of gratitude, and we will all miss him. ____________________

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HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DANIEL T. PETERSON Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DANIEL T. PETERSON ______ HON. SUSIE LEE of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Ms. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the loss of retired Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Peterson--a champion for southern Nevada's veteran community. Chief Peterson was a highly decorated Army Veteran and unrelenting advocate for those around him. After flying helicopters in the Army for more than 20 years, he came home to serve as Commander of the Henderson Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, be a member of the Henderson Vietnam Veterans of America, and attend as many Unaccompanied Veterans Burial Ceremonies as he could find. He also attended every Veterans Treatment Court graduation and never hesitated to offer his support to fellow veterans in need. To be clear: it is impossible to sum up Chief Peterson's decades of service in just one speech on the House floor. That's part of the reason why I had the privilege of working with the Library of Congress for his story to be part of the Veterans History Project. But while he has too many medals to name here, I can say this: Chief Peterson, you were a mentor, leader, a friend, a protector, and a servant to both southern Nevada and our entire country. We all owe him a debt of gratitude, and we will all miss him. ____________________