[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
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    A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD'S 216TH 
                           ENGINEER BATTALION

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  Whereas, the 216th was mobilized in January 2004 and supported the 
1st Infantry Division in Iraq from March 2004 to February 2005; and
  Whereas, the 216th conducted four hundred and fifty combat patrols 
and completed over three hundred and fifty missions at forty separate 
locations in north central Iraq and An Najaf; and
  Whereas, the 216th played a critical role in improving force 
protection at forward operating bases and fixed check points as well as 
in preparation of Iraq's national election.
  Therefore, I congratulate the Ohio National Guard's 216th Engineer 
Battalion on their receipt of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for 
exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding 
services during military operations against an armed enemy.

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