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IN RECOGNITION OF SGT MICHAEL CARNELL
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HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS
of texas
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the military service and philanthropic contributions of Sergeant Michael Carnell. Sergeant Carnell is a wounded warrior, husband and father of three, who has worked tirelessly for veterans' organizations in North Texas and was recently honored with the 2021 Spirit of a Hero Award.
Sergeant Carnell honorably served nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Anti-Tank Assaultman and an Intelligence Specialist, including overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since the end of his active duty in 2007, he has been active in veterans' support organizations such as Carry the Load, Save the Brave, the Adaptive Training Foundation and 22Kill. Through his involvement with 22Kill, he has worked to alleviate the conditions that tragically lead to roughly twenty-two veterans daily resorting to suicide. Sergeant Carnell has raised funds to support veterans' assistance organizations and ardently worked to bolster community awareness of the difficult issues facing veterans.
Sergeant Carnell recently began treatment for Stage IV Colon and Liver Cancer. His efforts on behalf of his fellow veterans has inspired others to provide financial assistance to his family to address his medical expenses. This year, the Spirit of a Hero organization will honor him with a benefit concert, motorcycle ride, and commemorative gala.
I join the community of North Texas in thanking Sergeant Michael Carnell for his service to our country as a soldier and his subsequent service as a private citizen serving his veteran brothers and sisters. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as he continues his battle against cancer.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 179
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