[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 91 (Friday, July 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS CHRISTOPHER W. PHELPS

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 30, 2005

  Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to honor 
the life of Sergeant First Class Christopher Phelps. SFC Phelps was 
killed June 23, 2005 while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. On July 
1, 2005, friends and family in Pine Ridge will pay tribute to 
Christopher.
  Christopher was from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is survived by 
his wife Bobbi Red Cloud-Phelps; one son, Christian Phelps; three 
daughters, Taymarie Phelps, Raeseana Phelps and Jeyavani Phelps.
  Every member of the House of Representatives has taken a solemn oath 
to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. 
While we certainly understand the gravity of the issues facing this 
legislative body, SFC Phelps lived that commitment to our country. 
Today, we remember and honor his noble service to the United States and 
the ultimate sacrifice he has paid with his life to defend our freedoms 
and foster liberty for others.
  The lives of countless people were enormously enhanced by 
Christopher's compassion and service. Christopher, who represented the 
best of the United States continues to inspire all those who knew him. 
Our nation and South Dakota are far better places because of his life, 
and the best way to honor him is to emulate his commitment to our 
country.
  I join with all South Dakotans in expressing my sympathies to the 
family of SFC Christopher Phelps. His commitment and sacrifice to our 
Nation will never be forgotten.

                          ____________________