[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 86 (Friday, June 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE WORK OF THE SENTINELS OF FREEDOM

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                         HON. RICHARD W. POMBO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 2005

  Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Sentinels of 
Freedom for the work they do in support of out troops.
  This group of business and community leaders in the San Ramon Valley 
have worked together to help a wounded soldier returning from Iraq. 
This group, led by Mike Conklin of San Ramon, California has created a 
scholarship that will provide housing, a handicapped-equipped van, 
education, and job training and placement for a soldier who lost both 
his legs in Iraq. For the next four years, a team of mentors will help 
with his transition from the military back into civilian life.
  I am deeply supportive of the tireless work Mr. Conklin has done in 
support of the brave men and women of our Armed Services. Along with 
the Blue Star Moms, SBC Communications, Shapell Industries of Northern 
California, the community of San Ramon, California, the United States 
Army and Walter Reed Army Hospital, the Sentinels of Freedom have 
developed a great program to support our troops. This group is a 
tremendous inspiration and an example of the best spirit and values the 
American people have to offer.
  Please join me in thanking the Sentinels of Freedom and encouraging 
communities and businesses around the country to follow their lead. The 
brave men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan give so much 
for our Nation and deserve nothing less then our complete support as 
they transition back to civilian life.

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