[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 60 (Tuesday, May 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E730]
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          RECOGNIZING THE TIRELESS WORK OF THE DURAND PATRIOTS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
work of some great Americans in Michigan's Eighth District, the Durand 
Patriots. The Durand Patriots are a non-profit organization working 
hard to support our fighting troops abroad by providing them with some 
of the comforts of home.
  Since October, 2001, the Durand Patriots have shipped over 500 
packages to active military personnel. Last year alone, the Durand 
Patriots raised $25,000 for the purchase of convenience items and 
holiday gifts to be sent to our troops. In their latest undertaking, 
the Durand Patriots came to the rescue of a local soldier, CW3 Mike 
Mogg, when he lost all of his possessions in a fire in his Baghdad 
living quarters. The Durand Patriots sent over fifty boxes of supplies 
to Chief Warrant Officer Mogg and his unit to replace their lost 
possessions.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the support of the Durand Patriots to our armed forces. 
Their commitment to helping boost military morale by ensuring that our 
fighting men and women have the comforts of home while they protect 
America, showcases the best of the American spirit.

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