[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 73 (Friday, May 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
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                 IN HONOR OF WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues today 
to honor the thousands of courageous women of the United States Armed 
Forces. In particular, I am pleased to honor the 5 courageous women who 
were chosen to be honored by the Congressional Caucus for Women's 
Issues at the 7th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National 
Cemetery. These 5 women are:
  Command Sergeant Major Debra Strickland of the United States Army;
  Master Chief Storekeeper Kelly D. Williams of the United States Navy;
  Chief Master Sergeant Margaret C. Burgess of the United States Air 
Force;
  Sergeant Major Barbara J. Titus of the United States Marine Corps;
  Senior Chief Store Keeper Corzetta ``Cozy'' Calloway of the United 
States Coast Guard.
  I join my colleagues in commending these women for their bravery and 
self-sacrifice.
  Today, women are making great contributions to our military. There 
are approximately 212,000 women serving the United States in the Armed 
Forces, including 33 women generals. For the past 10 years, women have 
served in combat positions. As women become a larger presence in all 
areas of the United States military, like their male colleagues, they 
are risking their lives for our country. As of April 30, 18 United 
States women soldiers have died in Iraq. This is a higher number of 
female casualties in any war since World War II. We all owe a great 
debt to our servicewomen who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our 
country.
  Today, as many women in uniform are deployed overseas, it is 
especially appropriate to honor them and show that their service to our 
country is greatly appreciated and respected. It is an honor for me to 
recognize the worthy accomplishments of these particular 5 outstanding 
military women, those servicewomen who have died in service to our 
country, and all of the women who currently serve or have served in the 
United States military.

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