[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E184]
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    TRIBUTE TO THE HEROIC MEN AND WOMEN OF THE 415TH CIVIL AFFAIRS 
                   BATTALION OF THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2005

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the heroic men 
and women of the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion of the U.S. Army Reserve 
who have recently returned home after serving their country in Iraq. 
The sacrifices that these heroes made to protect and secure our country 
will never be forgotten and we are forever in their debt.
  The 415th Civil Affairs Battalion is based out of Kalamazoo, Michigan 
with soldiers coming from throughout the Midwest. Over the last 7 years 
this battalion has been deployed five times, and is considered to be 
one of the most deployed battalions in the active or reserve of the 
Army. During their time in Iraq these selfless individuals rebuilt 
schools, worked with the creation of water treatment plants and Iraqi 
hospitals.
  I would also like to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of two 
of their comrades, SPC Nichole Frye and CPT Paul Cassidy. They will 
always remain in our memories and their families will be in our 
thoughts and prayers.
  With our forces fighting overseas today, we are vividly reminded of 
the debt of gratitude we owe our men and women in uniform who serve our 
country. The 415th Civil Affairs Battalion is a glowing example of the 
greatness of our forces and on behalf of the Sixth District of 
Michigan; I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation for their 
service.

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