[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 39 (Thursday, April 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO ARMY SPECIALIST KEITH ``MATT'' MAUPIN

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, Saturday, April 9, 2005 marks a tragic one-
year anniversary for Army Specialist Keith ``Matt'' Maupin and America. 
Spc. Maupin, better known as Matt to his friends, went missing one year 
ago and is the only American soldier to be unaccounted for. His courage 
and valor are unquestioned and our prayers are with his family and 
friends as they wait daily for word on his whereabouts. The community 
of Batavia, OH has not forgotten their brave soldier, but we must all 
remember Matt and pray for his safe return.
  Our brave men and women fighting on the front lines in Afghanistan, 
Iraq and throughout the world sacrifice so much. Beyond their own 
personal safety, they also sacrifice seeing their wives, husbands, 
parents and friends. They miss their children's first steps, soccer 
games and special moments. There is no way to repay the debt we owe 
them. But we can do the next best thing and honor them through actions. 
Tell them and their families how grateful we are for their sacrifice 
and most importantly, bring all of our troops home.
  On Saturday, April 9, 2005 lets take a moment to remember Spc. Maupin 
and all of our American heroes.




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