[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JASON LEE

  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a member of my 
staff, Jason Christopher Lee, who has been recalled to active Federal 
service as a member of the United States Army Reserve and will deploy 
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Jason joined my staff in February 2005, where he has done a 
tremendous job serving Virginians out of my Norfolk office. In 
addition, Jason is attending college at Old Dominion University, where 
he is maintaining an excellent grade point average while studying 
communications.
  I believe much of Jason's success is due to his distinguished service 
in the U.S. Army, where he has attained the rank of corporal and is 
responsible for leading fellow soldiers into battle. This is not the 
first time Jason has answered the call of duty in support of our 
country. He has previously served in both Kosovo and Iraq, where he 
earned the Army Commendation Medal and was recognized as an outstanding 
soldier. Indeed, Jason was originally scheduled to be discharged from 
the Army prior to his Iraq tour, but he answered his country's call to 
arms and was deployed to some of the most dangerous locations in Iraq 
in 2003 and 2004. Following this period, Jason was honorably discharged 
from the Army and was placed in the inactive reserve.
  Though generals and admirals may be the public face of this war, it 
is servicemembers, such as Jason, who fill the ranks of our formations, 
who carry out our Nation's policy on the deadly streets of Iraq, 
Afghanistan, and elsewhere. They do not complain about the hazardous 
conditions they face, but go on with the knowledge that this Nation 
relies on them to fulfill their duty under all conditions. We owe them 
all a tremendous debt of gratitude for their selfless service.
  Jason, I salute your courage and your unending personal sacrifice on 
behalf of this country. I join your family and friends in wishing you a 
swift and safe return.

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