[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 140 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO SPECIALIST ALUN HOWELLS

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2007

  Mr. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the courage and 
sacrifice of Army Specialist Alun R. Howells of Parlin, Colorado.
  On August 13, Specialist Howells died from wounds he suffered while 
on a combat mission in Baghdad. Specialist Howells was assigned to E 
Company, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, 
Fort Stewart, Georgia.
  Driven by his passion for the outdoors, Alun Howells spent much of 
his life exploring Colorado's Rocky Mountain terrain. After joining the 
Army in 2006, he turned his passion toward a distinguished military 
career. Among his numerous honors, he was awarded the Purple Heart and 
the Bronze Star for his service to our country.
  Alun Howells will be missed by those who knew and loved him, and our 
hearts go out to his family and friends.
  Thank you for this opportunity to recognize and honor one of 
Colorado's fallen heroes.

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