[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 32 (Tuesday, March 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E351-E352]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PAYING TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN DANIEL L. VAN KIRK

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today today to honor Captain Daniel 
L. Van Kirk for his service in the military. Last month, Daniel was 
chosen to model for one of two bronze statues depicting a sailor and 
soldier from World War II, that were placed at an American Legion 
Memorial in Brinkley Park, Arkansas.
  Captain Daniel L. Van Kirk was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on 
September 30, 1978.

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He was commissioned in 1998 as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, 
following graduation from the Marion Military Institute. He earned a 
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from National University in 
San Diego. After completing the Armor Officer Basic Course in Fort 
Knox, Kentucky, Daniel was assigned to 4-64 Armor Battalion, 2nd 
Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia, where he served 
as Assistant Battalion Maintenance Officer. He was deployed to Kuwait 
in 2002 for Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2003, he was sent to Iraq 
for Operation Iraqi Freedom as the 1st Platoon Leader in Bravo Company 
and after returning he was sent again with Charlie Company as Executive 
Officer.
  After completing the Armor Officer Advanced Course in 2005, Daniel 
has been assigned to the 6th Recruiting Brigade Las Vegas, Nevada, 
serving as Brigade Assistant S3.
  Daniel's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with 
Valor, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Presidential 
Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces 
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army 
Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, and Combat Action Badge.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Captain Daniel L. Van Kirk 
on the floor of the House today. He is a model of patriotism and a fine 
example to all members of the military and citizens of Nevada.

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