Waco Reporter

Pete Sessions, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas' 17th district, shared his thoughts on various topics through social media posts in early December 2024. Sessions, who has been serving in Congress since 2021 and hails from Waco, Texas, touched upon historical remembrance, judicial outcomes, and sports achievements.

On December 7, 2024, Sessions commemorated the anniversary of Pearl Harbor by reflecting on its significance in American history. He wrote: "Today, we remember the 'date which will live in infamy.' Those words marked the beginning of a new chapter in American history, a chapter defined by resilience, unity, and sacrifice. The heroes who emerged that day, including Doris Miller from my hometown of Waco, TX, fought in..."

Two days later, on December 9, 2024, Sessions commented on a legal case involving Daniel Penny. He expressed support for Penny's actions and the jury's decision by stating: "Daniel Penny did what he believed was right and stood up as a hero. Despite the pattern of political persecution by the New York City prosecutor's office, justice has prevailed. I applaud the jurors for coming to a just verdict."

On December 10, 2024, Sessions congratulated local college football teams for their achievements. He noted: "Congratulations to the two teams from TX-17 selected to play in FBS bowl games! The Sam Houston State Bearkats will compete in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against Georgia Southern, marking the impressive feat of being bowl-eligible in only their second year in the FBS..."