[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 97 (Thursday, July 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1397]
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TRIBUTE TO HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 926TH ENGINEER GROUP, 
                                  USAR

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                           HON. TERRY EVERETT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 1997

  Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to bring to the attention of the 
House, the accomplishments of a fine group of dedicated citizens that 
serve in both a military and civilian capacity in this great Nation. I 
am pleased to inform you that the Headquarters and Headquarters Company 
926th Engineer Group, U.S. Army Reserve [USAR], Montgomery, AL, 
received the company size unit award for the training year, 1996. The 
group was presented the award at the ROA National Convention in Kansas 
City on June 21, 1997.
  The Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 926th Engineer Group was 
selected from hundreds of Army Reserve companies across America, based 
on stringent criteria of readiness, training, drill attendance, and 
personnel strength. The 926th Engineer Group has conducted, in a 
superior manner, a meaningful and effective training program throughout 
the training year. They have demonstrated to the highest degree, the 
ability to accomplish their wartime mission.
  As a member of the Committee on National Security, promoting strong 
national defense, I wish to congratulate Cap. Joseph K. Roberts, 
company commander, and all the members of the Headquarters and 
Headquarters Company, 926th Engineer Group from my congressional 
district for their achievements and adherence to the highest standards