[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 148 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2055]
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                      SELECTIVE SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Dean E. 
Schick of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado; Mr. Leslie M. Rittgers of Eads, 
Colorado; and Mr. C.P. Bryant, Jr. of Las Animas, Colorado on their 
appointments to the Selective Service Local Board 025 in Pueblo, 
Colorado.
  Local board members have the distinction of receiving an appointment 
by the Director of Selective Service in the name of President George W. 
Bush, and on the recommendation of Governor Bill Owens. Patriotic 
Americans, these board members serve their country by volunteering 
their time to assist the government in selecting men suitable for 
military service in the event of a draft. If a draft commences, these 
gentlemen would decide who would receive deferments, postponements, or 
exemption from military service based on the individual registrant's 
circumstances and beliefs.
  The Selective Service System is America's defense manpower 
``insurance policy'' in a still dangerous and uncertain world. The 
service performed by a Selective Service Board Member provides a vital 
link between the community and today's military. His hard work helps 
guarantee claims filed by young men for deferments and exemptions will 
receive fair and equitable consideration if a future crisis requires 
reinstatement of a draft.
  Congratulations to these dedicated volunteers on their appointments. 
I ask the House to join me in thanking these three men for their 
commitment to their country.

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