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Wylie veteran honored for service

by | Nov 11, 2021 | Latest, Uncategorized

Wylie veteran William “Bill” Henry joined the ranks of over 100 veterans honored for outstanding achievement since 2012 in Texas’ Third Congressional District.

His life of service, and that of 14 other Collin County veterans, was recognized by Congressman Van Taylor at a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Collin College Spring Creek campus in Plano.

The veterans, nominated by friends, family and community members, were reviewed and selected by an independent board to receive Congressional Veteran Commendations for their sacrifices during the war and their community involvement in the years that followed.

Read the full story in the Nov. 11 issue or subscribe and support your local newspaper by visiting http://wylienews.com

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