[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E95]
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                         THANKING AMANDA CONLEY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2005

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my thanks 
to Amanda Conley for her faithful and selfless dedication to our 
country.
  On a daily basis, we are reminded of the tremendous costs that 
freedom often requires. Throughout the history of the United States of 
America, men, woman and families have given their all to further our 
constitutional hopes and dreams.
  For 36 years, Amanda Conley has tirelessly supported the men of her 
family. Born on-base the daughter of a Navy Chaplain, Mrs. Conley grew 
up in the midst of great men and women that served and protected our 
Nation from enemies both foreign and domestic. Through three 
deployments to the Mediterranean and a year-long assignment to the 
jungles of Vietnam, as well as countless assignments to various 
destinations, Mrs. Conley endured what seemed like endless separation 
from her father.
  As her father's service in the Navy came to an end, Mrs. Conley re-
dedicated her support to the United States military by becoming a Navy 
wife. She endured the same sporadic deployments and nights alone as had 
marked her childhood, including a tour in the Persian Gulf and 6 years 
as a single mother while her husband Steve was assigned to recruiting 
duty.
  Every day United States servicemen and women serve with fervency and 
zeal due in large part to the continued support of their spouses and 
loved ones. Troop morale stems from the loyal and endless efforts and 
sacrifices of their loved ones on the homefront, those who benefit from 
freedom each day because of what their husbands, wives, daughters and 
sons contribute through their service.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, we are humbled 
by and appreciative to men and women like Mrs. Amanda Conley, who are 
willing to sacrifice and support those that they love to ensure the 
future of our great Nation.
  To military spouses and families everywhere, thank you. We owe you a 
heartfelt debt of gratitude.

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