With Veterans Day approaching, the U.S. House has recognized a Taylor councilman and former service member with the Congressional Veteran Commendation.

The award recognizes military service and community involvement.

Greg Redden, a former Marine, co-owner of Veteran Storage LLC and the Place 1 councilman, was honored at a commendation ceremony Oct. 28 hosted by U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions at the Taylor Independent School District Event Center, 3101 N. Main St. "Who knew that my decision to join the Marines... would have started a lifetime of service to my counwww. try and the community that I live in? It has been and is my honor to serve," Redden said in a social media post.