[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 87 (Thursday, June 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1341]
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   HONORING THE ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD 1165TH MILITARY POLICE COMPANY

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2006

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to the men and 
women of the Alabama Army National Guard 1165th Military Police 
Company.
  The 1165th Military Police Company, based in Fairhope, AL, is the 
first unit of the Alabama National Guard to be awarded the Presidential 
Unit Citation. This is the highest award given to any army unit and is 
the capstone of this highly decorated unit.
  The award was given to the 1165th for their service during Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. For 13 months, the men and women of the 1165th conducted 
high profile patrols on the streets of Baghdad and trained Iraqi 
policemen. During their tour, the 1165th suffered many wounded soldiers 
and lost one fellow soldier, Specialist Christopher Taylor.
  Even in times of difficulty, the morale of the 1165th remained high. 
On Easter Sunday 2004, after packing for the trip home, the 1165th 
received notice that their time in Iraq had been extended. Their 
dedication and commitment to the cause of freedom carried them through 
this time and is just one example--out of many--that speaks to why the 
1165th is worthy of the Presidential Unit Citation.
  The Presidential Unit Citation is given to a unit of the army forces 
of the United States for extraordinary heroism in action against an 
armed enemy. The unit must display such gallantry, determination and 
esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult 
and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from--and, in fact, 
above--other units participating in the same campaign.
  It is an honor for me to rise today and recognize all of the brave 
men and women of America's armed forces and, in particular, the brave 
men and women of the 1165th Military Police Company.
  May their dedication to the cause of freedom be an example to their 
families, friends, neighbors and citizens throughout Alabama and across 
the United States of America.

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