[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1130]
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     HONORING THE LIFE OF MARINE LANCE CORPORAL TAYLOR B. PRAZYNSKI

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life and 
legacy of Marine Lance Corporal Taylor B. Prazynski. As our country 
honors our military personnel, both past and present, this Memorial 
Day, I want to take this opportunity to remember those who have 
sacrificed their lives for our freedom and security.
  Lance Corporal Prazynski leaves behind a legacy of honor, service, 
and inspiration to his family, to his friends, and to men and women who 
never had a chance to know him. His family and friends remember him as 
a jovial and compassionate man who was committed to bringing freedom 
and democracy to the Iraqi people and security to the American people.
  Lance Corporal Prazynski also leaves behind a legacy of compassion 
from his work with his handicapped classmates while attending Fairfield 
High School. His interest in becoming a special education teacher 
illustrates his strength of character, and based on his reputation for 
being hard-working and dedicated to accomplishing his goals, I have no 
doubt he would have been an effective teacher and mentor.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I pay my last respects to 
a young man who was so full of life; to a young man who had a full and 
bright future ahead of him. I pray Lance Corporal Prazynski's family 
and friends find peace in their hearts, knowing his country is grateful 
and humbled by his sacrifice. I thank our brave men and women in 
uniform for continuing with our mission in Iraq, which is the ultimate 
tribute to our fallen soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen.
  Taylor, to you I offer my sincere gratitude and my solemn commitment 
to continue to support your friends, the members of your unit, and the 
men and women in Iraq who are continuing without you. Thank you for 
seeing a vision greater than yourself and for the strength of your 
commitment to our country. God bless you.

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