May 23, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 10969 Mr. Buckles’ presence at the Liberty Memo- teer activities, Karlynda is one of the top stu- has continued for over 130 years as millions rial on Memorial Day is a reminder to all dents in her class of 385. of Americans have laid flowers on the graves Americans that our country has been repatri- I congratulate Karlynda Johnson for her of soldiers from World War II, Vietnam and as ated by the sacrifices of our veterans. Memo- achievements in school and in her community recently as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. rial Day is our national holiday of mourning in- and am proud to represent such talented and Madam Speaker, I would like to pay special tended to honor those who valiantly served dedicated people in the 31st District of Texas. remembrance today to the soldiers, marines our great Nation. As we gather in honor of f and guardsmen from the Sixth Congressional generations of Americans who lost their lives District of Indiana who made the ultimate sac- in battle, we turn to our veterans to extend our PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION 210 rifice while serving our country in Operation gratitude, and bow our heads in memory of BANQUET Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Free- comrades lost. dom. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN IRAQ please join me in saluting Mr. Frank Woodruff OF INDIANA Matthew R. Smith: Smith died May 10, Buckles, a true American patriot, and all of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2003, in a vehicle accident in Kuwait. Age: 20. Hometown: Anderson, Ind. Died: 05/10/2003. veterans who died In service, and those who Thursday, May 22, 2008 survived to make America a better place to Service: Marine Corps. Rank: Lance Corporal live. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with (E–3). Unit: reservist, assigned to Detachment f great sincerity and respect that I offer con- 1, Communications Company, Headquarters gratulations to several of Northwest Indiana’s and Service Battalion, 4th Force Service Sup- EARMARK DECLARATION most talented, dedicated, and hardworking in- port Group, Peru, Ind. dividuals. On Friday, June 6, 2008, the Plumb- Shawn D. Pahnke: Pahnke was killed June HON. KENNY C. HULSHOF ers Local Union 210 will honor the graduating 16, 2003, by a sniper while on patrol. Age: 25. OF MISSOURI class of 2008 at the Annual Apprentice Grad- Hometown: Shelbyville, Ind. Died: 06/16/2003. Service: Army. Rank: Private (E–2). Unit: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uation Banquet, which will be held at the Patio Banquet Hall in Merrillville, Indiana. Company C, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regi- Thursday, May 22, 2008 At this year’s banquet, the Plumbers Local ment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Ger- Mr. HULSHOF. Madam Speaker, I submit Union 210 will recognize and honor the 2008 many. the following: apprentice graduates. The individuals who Chad L. Keith: Keith was killed July 7, 2003, Requesting Member: Congressman KENNY have completed the apprentice training in when a roadside bomb exploded as his unit HULSHOF. 2008 are: Sonny Armato, Ben Buchholz, Nick patrolled the streets of Baghdad. Age: 21. Bill Number: H.R. 5658, Duncan Hunter Na- Goodman, Chad Hofferth, Timothy LaMere, Hometown: Batesville, Ind. Died: 07/07/2003. tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Mario Lopez, Robert Matthews, Kamilah Wea- Service: Army. Rank: Specialist (E–4). Unit: 2– Year 2009. ver, Jacob Wesley, and David Young. 325th Infantry, Company D, Fort Bragg, NC. Account: Aircraft Procurement, Air Force, Northwest Indiana has a rich history of ex- Frederick L. Miller Jr.: Miller was killed Sept. Budget Activity 02, Airlift Aircraft, C–17. cellence in its craftsmanship and loyalty by its 20, 2003, when an improvised explosive de- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Boe- tradesmen. These graduates are outstanding vice hit his vehicle. Age: 27. Hometown: Ha- gerstown, Ind. Died: 09/20/2003. Service: ing Company. examples of each. They have mastered their Army. Rank: Staff Sergeant (E–6). Unit: Troop Address of Requesting Entity: The Boeing trade and have demonstrated their loyalty to K, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regi- Company, P.O. Box 516, St. Louis, MO, both the union and the community through ment, Fort Carson, Colo. 63166. their hard work and selfless dedication. Robert E. Colvill, Jr.: Colvill was among five Description of Request: The C–17 is the Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my soldiers killed July 8, 2004, in Baghdad. All world’s most effective and flexible strategic/ other distinguished colleagues join me in con- were in the Iraqi National Guard Headquarters tactical airlifter. The C–17 has revolutionized gratulating these dedicated and hardworking when it came under a mortar attack. Age: 31. the movement of troops and equipment into individuals. Along with the other men and Hometown: Anderson, Ind. Died: 07/08/2004. battle by allowing their delivery to parts of the women of Northwest Indiana’s unions, these Service: Army. Rank: Sergeant (E–5). Unit: 1st world that were previously not accessible by individuals have committed themselves to Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry conventional airlifters. As per Air Force Un- making a significant contribution to the growth Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. funded Priority List (UPL) #6, C–17 (+ 15 air- and development of the economy of the First Raymond L. White: White died Nov. 12, craft), $3.9B, procures 15 C–17s, keeping only Congressional District, and I am very proud to 2004, in Baghdad when his patrol was at- active strategic airlift production line open (and represent them in Washington, DC. tacked with small arms fire. Age: 22. Home- part of ‘‘required’’ force as per this UPL). f town: Elwood, Ind. Died: 11/12/2004. Service: f HONORING OUR HEROES ON Army. Rank: Specialist (E-4). Unit: 1st Bat- talion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Armor), 1st Cav- HONORING CONGRESSIONAL CER- MEMORIAL DAY alry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. TIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENT Scott Zubowski: Zubowski died when a KARLYNDA JOHNSON HON. MIKE PENCE roadside bomb exploded during combat oper- OF INDIANA ations near Fallujah in Iraq’s Al Anbar prov- HON. JOHN R. CARTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ince on Nov. 12, 2005. Age: 20. Hometown: OF TEXAS Thursday, May 22, 2008 Manchester, Ind. Boyhood Hometown: New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Castle, Ind. Died: 11/12/2005. Service: Marine Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, May 22, 2008 Corps. Rank: Lance Corporal (E-3). Unit: 2nd pay a debt to those we could never repay . . . Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Di- Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like the brave men and women of the United vision, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- States Armed Forces, both past and present. Michael A. Bechert: Bechert was mortally cesses and achievements of Karlynda John- It was their duty to serve, and with Memorial wounded when his vehicle struck an impro- son, who has received the Congressional Cer- Day 2008 on the horizon, it is our duty to re- vised explosive device in Baghdad, Iraq on tificate of Merit award at Killeen High School member. May 30, 2007. He was transferred to Fort Sam in Killeen, Texas. Karlynda has shown excep- In a tradition that began just 3 years after Houston Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, tional leadership qualities through her involve- the end of the Civil War, Americans set aside where he died on June 14, 2007. Age: 24. ment in numerous activities which makes her the 30th day of May each year to remember Hometown: Schweinfurt, Germany. Boyhood a great candidate for this award. the sacrifice made by our service men and Hometown: New Castle, Ind. Died: 06/14/ Karlynda is involved in numerous volunteer women who died while defending freedom. 2007. Service: Army. Rank: Staff Sergeant (E- activities such as Camp Celebration, the City On May 30, 1868, flowers were placed on 6). Unit: 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, of Nolanville, and she is a Book Room volun- the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Divi- teer at her school. On top of all of her volun- at Arlington National Cemetery. That practice sion, Schweinfurt, Germany.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:47 Dec 21, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E23MY8.001 E23MY8 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD 10970 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 May 23, 2008 Johnathan A. Lahmann: Lahmann was mor- CONGRATULATING KTVK–TV ON winning takes care of itself.’’ This year, Adam tally wounded when a vehicle-borne lED deto- RECEIVING THE 2008 SERVICE TO Perrin and North Scott High School proved nated near his vehicle in Bayji, Iraq on De- AMERICA PARTNERSHIP AWARD just that. cember 10, 2007. He was transferred to Tikrit, f Iraq, where he died later that day. Age: 21. HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL Hometown: Richmond, Ind. Boyhood Home- TRIBUTE TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY’S OF ARIZONA RECIPIENTS OF OPERATION REC- town: Richmond, Ind. Died: 12/10/2007. Serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice: Army. Rank: Specialist (E-4). Unit: 59th OGNITION Engineer Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, Thursday, May 22, 2008 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas. Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. KEN CALVERT today to congratulate KTVK–TV (3TV, Arizona OF CALIFORNIA U.S SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN Family), recipient of the 10th annual National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jeremy Wright: Wright died when an impro- Association of Broadcaster’s Education Foun- Thursday, May 22, 2008 vised explosive device struck his military vehi- dation 2008 Service to America Partnership cle. Age: 31. Hometown: Shelbyville, Ind. Award on June 9, 2008. This esteemed award Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today Died: 01/03/2005. Service: Army. Rank: Ser- praises exceptional community service by to honor and pay tribute to a group of individ- geant (E-5). Unit: 2nd Battalion, 1st Special local broadcasters. uals—heroes—who are receiving the recogni- Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington. Since its inception in June 2006, KTVK’s tion and honor they deserve for their service Michael Hiester: Hiester died when his mili- ‘‘Are You My Family’’ campaign has worked to to our country. Operation Recognition is oper- tary vehicle struck a land mine 30 miles west find loving homes for some of Arizona’s ated by the Riverside County Office of Edu- of Kabul, Afghanistan. Age: 33. Hometown: 10,000 foster children. In partnership with two cation with assistance from the Riverside Bluffton, Ind. Died: 03/26/2005. Service: Indi- local non-profits—Aid to Adoption of Special County Department of Veterans’ Services. The ana Army National Guard. Rank: Master Ser- Kids and Fore Adoption Foundation—KTVK program awards high school diplomas to vet- geant (E-8). Unit: 76th Infantry Brigade, Army has thus far featured 64 children on its news- erans who missed completing high school due National Guard, Indianapolis. cast and website. Of those, 38 have been to military service in World War II, the Korean war, or the Vietnam war, or due to internment Mr. Speaker, these brave men, like those matched with adoptive families—well over in WWII Japanese-American relocation camps. who went before them, made the ultimate sac- twice the rate at which these children are typi- A recognition ceremony was held on rifice so that Americans can enjoy the free- cally adopted. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, for the following doms we treasure. Children discover newfound hope in KTVK’s ‘‘Are You My Family’’ campaign. Children who individuals who received their high school di- It was their duty to serve; it is our duty to are often forgotten in a system, in which their plomas through Operation Recognition: remember. emotional needs may not be met, are paired Gary Anderson, Jess David Atilano, George with families that can provide the love and R. Baca, Mark Chandler Banks, Clyde A. Bell, f support they need. These foster families also Kenneth M. Cable, Joseph Carpini, Franklin Delano Coffey, Michael DeCosta Jr., William EARMARK DECLARATION provide the sense of security and belonging that allows these children to blossom fully into Deile, Juan V. Espinoza, Lind Torrey Fiveland, responsible and productive adults. Ronald Ascension Fraijo, Henry Joe Garcia, HON. JOHN L. MICA A strong community begins with strong fami- Peter James Garcia, Eugenio Gomez, David lies. I am proud of the work that KTVK has Diaz Gonzales, Marcelo Gonzalez Jr., Richard OF FLORIDA done to secure a bright future for Arizona’s L. Goorey, Richard R. Granado, Carl F. Haw- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children. The ‘‘Are You My Family’’ campaign kins, Donald E. Hawley, David W. Heard, Noel showcases KTVK’s long tradition of commit- Heft, Walter Edward Hetzel, Keith A. Hograve, Thursday, May 22, 2008 ment to public service and deep connection to Richard Jaramillo, Norman L. Keepers, Mi- Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise in support the people that it serves. chael J. Lambert Jr., Phillip A. LeGault, of H.R. 5658, which provides funds for the Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Estepan J. Luna, Richard E. Marruffo, Augus- Gateway System. I am requesting funding in nizing KTVK’s tireless dedication to bringing tine G. Martinez, George Mello, Fred G. Mora, the FY09 Defense Authorization bill, Navy Pro- love and hope back into the lives of Arizona’s Frank Guadalupe Munoz, Manuel Munoz, curement account for the Gateway System foster children. Frank R. Munro, Richard G. Nelson, George manufactured by Ocean Design, Inc., located f O. Peterson, Clayton Lawrence, Pringle Kent; Eugene Ransdell, William S. Rivera, Steven at 1026 North Williamson Boulevard in Day- HONORING STATE CHAMPION tona Beach, Florida 32114. Michael Roberts, William Holst Rodgers, David WRESTLER ADAM PERRIN OF Paul Rogers, Harold Richard Roselli, Glen The $3 million authorized in the Navy’s Pro- NORTH SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL Harlen Routh, Albert Ortiz Salsedo, Victor M. curement budget is to provide funding to the Sartoresi, George M. Valencia, and Anthony Navy for the purchase of the Gateway System HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY Zamora. that has been under development by the Navy OF IOWA Our country owes a debt of gratitude to all to provide a fixed surveillance system in meet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the above recipients for their service and sac- ing the Nation’s Maritime Domain Awareness rifice. I salute all the above individuals and Thursday, May 22, 2008 security requirements. This is the first year congratulate them on receiving their high procurement money will be used to fund this Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I school diploma. project. There will be no cost share, as this rise today to recognize the outstanding results f project will benefit the United States Navy. achieved by North Scott High School wrestler The U.S. Navy has a requirement to defend Adam Perrin. This winter Adam captured the PAYING TRIBUTE TO STAFF the maritime approaches to the United States Iowa Class 3A Individual Wrestling Champion- SERGEANT MATT MAUPIN and monitor the littorals as articulated in the ship in the 103 pound weight class. Navy’s 2006 National Strategy for Maritime Adam won a thrilling championship match. HON. JEAN SCHMIDT Security. The Gateway System is an open ar- He defeated his final opponent in a 6–5 deci- OF OHIO chitecture system that allowed for sensors to sion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be connected covertly to monitor activity on Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of the ocean floor, from the ocean floor to the the accomplishments of Adam and the North Thursday, May 22, 2008 surface of the water, and above the water to Scott High School Wrestling team, both on Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise provide awareness of all activity to counter and off the court. Perhaps Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, today to read a poem written by Albert Carey mines, submarines, water traffic, and terrorism the late, great coach of the Alabama Crimson Caswell about a subject that is near and dear that may pose a threat to the fleet and to the Tide football team says it best: ‘‘Show class, to my heart. Staff Sergeant Matt Maupin was United States. have pride, and display character. If you do, listed as missing in action for many years.

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