Email from Rep. McCaul Merry Christmas! This Christmas, I am grateful for the quality time that I have with my wonderful wife, Linda, and our five amazing kids. I hope that everyone can take a moment wherever they are to express their gratitude for their loved ones, the freedoms we have in our great nation, and most importantly, the birth of Christ. However, my heart is with those brave men and women in uniform who cannot be with their loved ones this holiday season. I am thankful for their service and dedication to the United States. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! "For unto us a Child is born ... And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 Honoring Billy Waugh, a Bastrop Hero Sergeant Major Billy Wash was part of our Greatest Generation. From a young age, Mr. Waugh was dedicated to his country. He tried to enlist in World War II at only 15 years old; then he fought bravely in the Korean and Vietnam wars. While in combat, he was part of dangerous and groundbreaking missions. For his service, he received dozens of military awards and medals. After joining the U.S. Postal Service, he later retired to serve as a paramilitary operations officer in the CIA. Mr. Waugh epitomized the American values of courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. He understood, as President Reagan did, that "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for and protected." After a life of service to his country, I was proud to pass legislation to rename the Bastrop Post Office in his honor. Naming this post office after him is a testament to a life well-lived and an opportunity for all Texans to pay homage to this great American hero. Watch my remarks on the House floor below. Click to watch ICYMI: McCaul on TV Rep. McCaul on KBTX "[President] Reagan talked about peace through strength; I think you're gonna see a President [Trump] projecting strength and bringing more peace to the world. I hope that happens against our adversaries." Click to watch ICYMI: McCaul in the News KBTX: Congressman Michael McCaul talks Brazos Valley mail troubles, TikTok case Read here Austin American Statesman: US Congress passes bill to rename Bastrop post office after 'pioneer' Sgt. Maj. Billy Waugh Read here NBC: FBI warns some lawmakers that China aims to create fake stories about them to erode support for Taiwan Read here Click here to view this email as a webpage. www.mccaul.house.gov Washington, D.C. 2300 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-2401 Fax: 202-225-5955 Austin 11614 FM 2244 Suite 160 Austin, TX 78738 Phone: (512) 770-8929 Fax: (512) 473-0514 College Station 175 Century Square Drive Suite 210 College Station, TX 77840 Phone: (979) 431-6480 Fax: (979) 431-5180 Rep. McCaul | Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice