[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 47 (Monday, March 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E574]
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    IN RECOGNITION OF THE OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD'S 112TH ENGINEER 
                               BATTALION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 19, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Ohio Army 
National Guard's 112th Engineer Battalion, and to celebrate the 
commitment of this patriotic group of individuals that has defended our 
country valiantly.
  The Ohio Army National Guard's 112th Engineer Battalion is one of the 
oldest regiments in the Nation. It is also the most decorated military 
organization in the State of Ohio. During the American Civil War, the 
Ohio National Guard played a crucial role in the watershed defeat of 
Morgan and his Confederate cavalry. During World War I and World War II 
the 112th Engineer Battalion was deployed overseas and was later 
regarded as being one of the ``most well disciplined and highly 
competent'' engineer units.
  Ever humble about their job, the 112th, when deployed to support an 
Air Force unit, sent tokens of appreciation to those that offered 
assistance during the Battalion's deployment. The 112th Engineer 
Battalion unit exemplifies the honor that comes to mind when looking 
toward the past, present, and future of the Ohio Army National Guard.
  The courage of the Ohio Army National Guard's 112th Engineer 
Battalion does not merely extend to matters abroad. When disaster shook 
the South, the 112th Engineer's Battalion swiftly acted to help the 
victims of Hurricane Rita. This unit was and is always ready to help 
when needed. When called to help their brothers and sisters fight the 
war on terrorism, the 112th Engineer Battalion exemplified the National 
Guard mantra to ``Respond when called and be ready. `` The never waning 
support and readiness to help has made the 112th Engineer Unit the 
pride of their community.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the Ohio 
National Guard's 112th Engineer Battalion.

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