PROC. 2021-31 - Karl Monger Congressional Veteran Commendation 3prodamatfon 2021 -31
ToWn of Tropbp (Club, Texaq
WHEREAS, The Congressional Veteran Commendation is a nominations-based award
designed to recognize the wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement of
residents in Texas. The Honorees selected are exceptional Americans in every way. To be
nominated for this Award, a Veteran must currently reside within their Texas Congressional
District, served in active duty, retired or honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces, or a reservist called to active duty. The nomination process includes information about
the Veteran's Heroism while in the military, and their community involvement; and
WHEREAS, Major (retired) Karl Monger is a Resident of Trophy Club and served in the
United States Army as a Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer in the 9th Infantry
Division (Motorized), a Brigade Assistant Operations Officer and Rifle Company Commander
in the 25th Infantry Division (Light), as a staff officer in the 1st Ranger Battalion, and in the United
States Army Reserves as a staff officer with the 89th Army Reserve Command; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his military service, Karl Monger received many military
awards including the Expert Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Senior Parachutist and Air
Assault Badges, two Meritorious Service Medals, one Army Commendation Medal, two Army
Achievement Medals, the Korea Service Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the
Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze campaign star; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Monger has dutifully served Trophy Club as a Council Member on the
Trophy Club Town Council since 2019; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Monger is the Founder and Executive Director of GallantFew, a non-
profit organization providing one-on-one veteran transition assistance and support to any
service member or veteran seeking guidance transitioning from the military and reintegrating
into society. Mr. Monger's actions are consistent with the finest traditions of the United States
Army and is reflective of his service to Trophy Club, the State of Texas, and the United States
of America. Mr. Monger graciously exhibits the highest standard of serving his Country and the
Town of Trophy Club with pride and honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MAYOR ALICIA L. FLEURY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
TROPHY CLUB TOWN COUNCIL, DO HEREBY RECOGNIZE AND HONOR KARL
MONGER AS RECIPIENT OF THE:
"2021 CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION"
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Trophy Club Town Council this 11th day of November
2021.
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jeiftoia Vacek, TRMC, CMC, MMC A a L. Fleury, Mayor
Town Governance Officer