[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 42 (Wednesday, April 5, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H1540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAPTURE OF SERGEANT KEITH 
                    MATTHEW ``MATT'' MAUPIN IN IRAQ

  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to have Mr. McHenry's time, 
please.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Ohio?
  There was no objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Schmidt) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in special tribute to 
Sergeant Keith Matt Maupin, an Army reservist from Batavia, Ohio in my 
congressional district, who has been missing, captured in Iraq since 
April 9, 2004, 2 years ago this Sunday.
  Matt Maupin's convoy came under attack by Iraqi insurgents, and he 
has been missing ever since. Matt went to Iraq because he believed in 
the freedom of the Iraqi people, and to make America a safer place. We 
are proud of him and his enormous commitment to the ideals of freedom 
and democracy.
  I also represent Matt's parents, Keith and Carolyn Maupin. Keith is a 
veteran, and Matt's brother, Micah is a Marine. They are a tremendous 
family, and are an extraordinary example to all of us.
  To support all families of the many brave servicemembers in harm's 
way, Keith and Carolyn Maupin lead a nonprofit organization called the 
Yellow Ribbon Support Network. Offering moral support, helping to raise 
morale and coordinating communication among families, the Network has 
literally sent thousands of packages to the military personnel 
overseas. As I am speaking here tonight, they are working back in 
Eastgate, Ohio, assembling packages for those brave men and women.
  On this second anniversary, we honor Matt Maupin, Keith and Carolyn 
Maupin, Micah Maupin and the entire Maupin family, and offer our 
prayers for Matt's safe return home.

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