[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 51 (Wednesday, May 3, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E707]
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                      HONORING STEPHAN L. WALTERS

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2006

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give well-
deserved recognition to Stephan Walters, an extraordinary soldier, 
teacher and citizen from my Congressional District.
  Stephan is currently serving on active duty with the U.S. Army 
Reserves at Fort Knox, Kentucky. As Captain, he is responsible for 
training and mentoring a full brigade. He also serves as an officer for 
community outreach, equal opportunity, safety and soldier retention. 
Prior to his current assignment, Captain Walters served for three years 
as a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, also known as the Presidential 
Honor Guard, performing a range of ceremonial duties at the White 
House, Pentagon, and Arlington National Cemetery.
  Captain Walters has also distinguished himself in civilian life, 
earning a bachelor degree in social studies and a masters degree in 
secondary education from the University of Kentucky, graduating from 
both programs with honors. Walters was a five-year member of the 
University of Kentucky's football team, earning numerous awards and 
honors for his academic and athletic achievements.
  Upon graduation, he accepted a position at Jeffersontown High School 
in Louisville, KY teaching history and coaching football and track. In 
2004, he was nominated by his colleagues for the History Teacher of the 
Year Award, a special honor he later received from the Kentucky 
Historical Society.
  It is my great privilege to honor Stephan Walters today, before the 
entire U.S. House of Representatives, for his distinguished service to 
his country and his community. His unyielding sense of duty and 
sacrifice represent the very best of what it means to be an American 
soldier. His achievements as a civilian, especially his dedication to 
developing young minds in the classroom and on the athletic field, are 
further marks of personal greatness. He is a man of exemplary 
leadership and dedication worthy of our collective respect and 
appreciation.

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