[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
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       HONORING THE 111TH ENGINEER BATTALION FROM ABILENE, TEXAS

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                        HON. CHARLES W. STENHOLM

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2000

  Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 111th 
Engineer Battalion, based in Abilene, Texas. This group of soldiers has 
been mobilized to serve our Nation in Bosnia to enforce provisions of 
the Dayton Peace Accords.
  I include for the Record a copy of a resolution that I offered the 
Battalion as they prepared to leave for Bosnia. I know all of my 
colleagues would join me in wishing these men and women our best wishes 
and hopes for a successful mission and a safe return home to their 
families.

                               Resolution

       Whereas, The 111th Engineer Battalion has been mobilized to 
     serve our nation in Bosnia; and
       Whereas, Their mission will serve to enforce the provisions 
     of the Dayton Peace Accords, as well as, to serve as 
     representatives of the United States to many citizens abroad; 
     and
       Whereas, The soldiers who serve in the 111th Engineer 
     Battalion, based in Abilene, Texas, represent communities 
     from across the Big Country and this Nation with great pride 
     and distinction; and
       Whereas, Not only have these brave individuals made 
     tremendous sacrifices to serve their nation, but so have 
     their families and employers; and
       Whereas, We understand the growing unrest in our world 
     today and the importance our military plays in the world 
     scene, be it
       Resolved, That I, Charles W. Stenholm, as Congressman for 
     the 17th District of Texas, do officially recognize and 
     extend my best wishes to the 111th Engineer Battalion, their 
     successful mission, and their safe return home, and present 
     this flag flown over the United States Capitol as a symbol of 
     my pride in these distinguished military personnel.
     Charles W. Stenholm,
       Member of Congress.

       

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