[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING ARMY RANGER TIM ANTONSON

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and praise an intrepid soldier dedicated to defending his 
country. Tim Antonson has dutifully served as an Army Ranger in 
numerous war zones around the world.
  Tim Antonson was born in Robinsdale, Minnesota on April 3, 1979 and 
graduated from Springstead High School in Spring Hill, Florida. After 
graduation, Tim joined the National Guard and then attended Army Ranger 
School. Soon, he was commissioned to serve as part of the United 
Nations Peacekeeping Force in Kosovo. Tim's next mission was with the 
10th Mountain Division Army infantry battalion to Iskandariyah, about 
30 miles south of Baghdad.
  During his service in Baghdad, Tim helped rebuild hospitals, reopen 
schools, and secure energy facilities. He was awarded a Bronze Star for 
his heroism in the face of hostile enemy forces. Tim has shown 
invaluable bravery and admirable selflessness in his mission to protect 
the United States of America.
  Mr. Speaker, Tim Antonson represents the future of our country and 
should be honored for his service and dedication. It is my privilege to 
represent Tim Antonson of the Fifth Congressional District, and I am 
proud to praise him on the floor of this House.

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