IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 91 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2008 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, of Lake Jackson, Texas, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

Whereas Monica Brown, a medic serving in the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces were attacked by a roadside bomb in the eastern Paktia province in Afghanistan on April 25, 2007; Whereas Specialist Monica L. Brown, at age 19, ran through insurgent gunfire to save the lives of fellow wounded soldiers injured after the roadside bomb tore through their convoy of humvees; Whereas Monica Brown is 1 of 25,109 women currently serving in the Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, and 1 of 350,000 women serving in the United States Army; Whereas Monica Brown is the first woman in Afghanistan and only the second female member of the Armed Forces since World War II to receive the Silver Star, the Nation’s third-highest medal for valor; and Whereas the thoughts and prayers of Congress and the people of the United States remain with the families of all the members of the Armed Forces who are fighting to ensure the Nation's freedom and safety: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1)honors Monica L. Brown, a Specialist in the United States Army, who risked her life to save the lives of her fellow wounded soldiers while serving in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan, and recognizes her for her bravery and heroism; (2)extends its deepest gratitude to Monica L. Brown and her family in Lake Jackson, Texas; and (3)pledges its continued support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

Passed the Senate June 18, 2008. Nancy Erickson, Secretary