{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://flores.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398900", "KAGS: Bill Flores honors local veterans", "2016-12-15", "2016", "2016-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Bill Flores", "F000461", "flores.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "By: Kerrie Hall\u00a0Brazos Valley, Texas - Eight veterans were honored with the Congressional Veteran Commendation award.\r\nThe ceremony which started in 2012, honors veterans who have not only served our country admirably while in the military, but who have also served in the Brazos Valley community.\r\nRecipients are nominated by local constituents and represents various branches of the military.\r\nEach award was presented by District-17 US Congressman Bill Flores, who believes a true military hero knows that service does not end when you take off the uniform.\r\nThe recipients of this award have served in conflicts spanning over three generations. From World War II, to Vietnam, to Gulf War.\r\nThe recipients of this year\u2019s awards were:\r\nRudy G. Cortez of Bryan\r\nFranklin Joe Karasek, Jr. of Caldwell\r\nFrank J. Kocman, Jr. of Bryan\r\nJ.D. Langley of College Station\r\nJames D. McDonald of Bryan\r\nDavid P. Marion of College Station\r\nRodulphe L. Peltier of College Station\r\nJason Paul Rhodes of Milano\r\nTo read full article click here", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://flores.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398900"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.6954963319003582, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}