The Congressional Veteran Commendation Nomination

About the Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC)
The Congressional Veteran Commendation is a nominations-based program designed to recognize the wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement of residents of the 31st Congressional District of Texas. Honorees are exceptional Americans in every way.
The 2016CVC honorees will be announced and recognized by Congressman John Carter at a special ceremony.

Eligibility Requirements

• Veteran must currently reside in the 31st Congressional District of Texas. To verify, please visit www.house.gov and enter the veteran’s ZIP code in the box entitled “Find Your Representative.”
• Veteran was active duty in the United States Armed Forces or was a reservist called to active duty.
• Veteran retired from the United States Armed Forces or was honorably discharged.

Nomination Instructions
Please send the following items, in one cohesive package, to 1717 North IH-35, Suite 304, Round Rock, Texas, 78664 by Friday,August 19, 2016:

• This Nomination Form, completed in its entirety.
• A 1-2 page letter, addressed to Congressman John Carter, which details why you believe the nominee should receive the 31st District’s Congressional Veteran Commendation. The letter should contain as much information as possible about the veteran’s heroism while in the military and community involvement thereafter.
• A current photo of the veteran.
• Copies of photos, military records, news clippings and other two-dimensional memorabilia which help you to tell the story of the veteran’s military and community service. These items are considered supplemental and are not required; should you choose to submit them, do not submit originals. Please limit your nomination packet to three 8.5x11” pages of supplemental materials.

To obtain additional information or to download a nomination form, please click the link below or contact the District Office at 512-246-1600.