[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO MAJOR ROGER B. BROWN (RET.) AND MR. E. PAUL VOORHEES

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                            HON. MAC COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. COLLINS. Mr Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
two prominent members of the Columbus, Georgia community, Army Ranger, 
Major Retired Roger B. Brown and Mr. E. Paul Voorhees for being 
inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame on July 8, 2004 at Fort Benning 
Army Base in Columbus. These two extremely worthy inductees have made 
endless lists of astonishing contributions and are recognized for this 
reason. The Ranger Hall of Fame honors and preserves the legacies of 
America's most extraordinary Rangers and friends of the Army Rangers. 
They signify selfless sacrifice, professional excellence, and 
remarkable accomplishment in the defense of the greatest nation in the 
world and to the highest ideals of service. These gentlemen stand as 
examples to all professionals.
  In addition to Ranger Brown's many accomplishments, he is inducted 
into the Ranger Hall of Fame for his phenomenal service as an Non-
Commissioned Officer NCO and Officer in the modern Rangers. During the 
Vietnam War, Ranger Brown served three combat tours as an NCO in Ranger 
Units. He also served numerous tours with the Ranger Department. Ranger 
Brown served as team leader with both the 173rd Airborne Brigade's Long 
Reconnaissance Patrol and with the 101st Airborne Division's F/58th 
Infantry. His exploits are recorded as legend. His teams' 
accomplishments were those by which others were judged. Ranger Brown 
served with the F/58th Infantry, those who served with him still admire 
his leadership qualities of understanding and compassion supported by 
the highest standards of fitness, discipline, training, and morality. 
He attended Officer Candidate School where he received a Commission as 
a 2LT in the Infantry, he retired at the rank of Major. Distinguished 
as an outstanding Ranger, everyone who served with Ranger Brown had 
only the highest regard for him. Sergeant Major of the Army Retired, 
Julian Gates, has stated that ``Roger is a great American, a great 
Ranger, a great soldier leader.'' For many, Ranger Brown has always 
followed the Rangers motto and ``led the way.''
  Mr. E. Paul Voorhees, a licensed, ordained minister, is renowned for 
his selfless sacrifice. Serving the children and the underprivileged, 
his compassion is celebrated in the Valley Rescue Mission in Columbus, 
Georgia. In 2003, he traveled at his own expense to Amman, Jordan, and 
Baghdad, Iraq to visit with and minister to the troops during Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. He served on the National Staff, Royal Rangers, 
Assemblies of God, from 1967 to 1985. He has also been a partner-in-
education at Stowers Elementary School, Fort Benning. He received a 
proclamation by the Mayor of Columbus, along with many other community 
citations, he has earned the Fort Benning's Commander's Award for 
public service and the St. Maurice Medal. Paul currently serves on the 
board of directors, National Infantry Association, is a member of the 
Association of the U.S. Army AUSA, a charter member of the Georgia 
Sheriffs's Association chaplain's division, and is a chaplain and 
reserve deputy in Harris County, Georgia.
  His store, Ranger Joe's International has grown under his leadership 
with the worldwide distribution store in Hinesville, Georgia, and two 
stores in Columbus. Mr. Voorhees was selected as ``Small Business 
Giant, 2003'' by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Voorhees is a 
brilliant example of what U.S. Army Rangers epitomize--excellence in 
leadership; excellence in performance of duties; and excellence of 
character.
  I congratulate Major Roger B. Brown and Mr. E. Paul Voorhees for 
their outstanding performances and contributions to the United States 
Army Rangers. They are a tremendous source of pride and inspiration to 
all Americans.

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