[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 42 (Tuesday, April 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E542-E543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION

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                           HON. CHRIS CANNON

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2002

  Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the United States Army 
10th Mountain Division. This important division of infantry has always 
answered the call of our nation when we have been in need.
  The 10th Mountain Division earned its fame during World War II, where 
it successfully captured several key German positions in Italy, 
including Reva Ridge and Mount Belvedere. In all, the division 
completely destroyed five elite German divisions, while suffering heavy 
casualties of 992 killed in action and 4,154 wounded. Training for 
these missions was done largely in Colorado and Utah's Park City Area.
  Upon return from the war, many Veterans of the 10th Mountain Division 
entered private industry creating ski resorts, schools and magazines. 
Their love of skiing and its development in the Inter-Mountain West and 
specifically in Utah, contributed in a large way to Utah's effort to 
host the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
  Even today, the 10th Mountain Division continues to contribute to its 
country's security. Soldiers from the division were among the first to 
enter Afghanistan in an effort to search out Al Qaida strongholds and 
oust the Taliban Government.
  The State of Utah has chosen to honor the 10th Mountain Division by 
naming a highway the 10th Mountain Division Memorial Highway. This 
section of road will be a testament to the scores of Utahns and others 
who have served their country in the Division.
  Mr. Speaker, the men and women of the 10th Mountain Division have a 
tradition of heroism. I am proud to stand behind those who have served 
and those who are now serving a grateful nation.

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