Upper East Texas News

Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) bestowed Mr. William "Bill" Douglass with the Congressional Patriot Award, marking a significant recognition for the distinguished American. The award ceremony took place at the United States Capitol, where Mr. Douglass, accompanied by his family and close friends, received this esteemed accolade. Fellow Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) also participated in honoring Mr. Douglass for his remarkable life of accomplishment and dedication.

A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Douglass pursued a path of excellence, graduating from Muhlenberg College as a Dean’s List Scholar and later serving in the United States Marine Corps and Army as a First Lieutenant specializing in Combat Intelligence. His journey continued into the oil industry, where he excelled and eventually established his own successful business, Douglass Distributing, which has positively impacted North Texas.

Congressman Pat Fallon highlighted Mr. Douglass's outstanding contributions, stating, "After his service to our country, Bill began his career in the oil industry as part of ExxonMobil’s Sales team and quickly worked his way up to become one of their Senior Advisors." Fallon further expressed his pride in Mr. Douglass's accomplishments, emphasizing the innovative impact he has had on convenience stores and the community at large.

In recognition of Mr. Douglass's exceptional service and dedication, Congressman Pat Fallon concluded, "It is an honor to bestow Bill Douglass with the Patriot Award for his exceptional service to our nation and the people of North Texas." The Congressional Patriot Award stands as a symbol of recognition for individuals like Mr. Douglass who embody virtues of excellence, leadership, volunteerism, and selflessness in their commitment to enhancing their communities and the nation.