[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 191 (Thursday, December 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2579]
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  THE INTRODUCTION OF A HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE 100TH 
                  ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE

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                            HON. STEVE BUYER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2007

  Mr. BUYER. Madam Speaker, I am honored today to join with over 230 of 
my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to introduce this joint 
resolution that recognizes the sizable impact and contribution that the 
members of the Army Reserve have had on this great Nation throughout 
its 100-year history.
  This organization has a rich history of dedicated service and 
sacrifice. From its inception as a corps of medical officers on April 
23, 1908, to its initial call-up, charged with running down the bandit 
``Pancho'' Villa, to the challenges that the doughboys faced in World 
War I, to the bloody battles fought during World War II on the beaches 
of the Pacific to those of Normandy, to the hills of the war in Korea, 
and to the sands of the Persian Gulf, the Army Reserve has always rode 
to the sound of the guns and answered the Nation's call in its times of 
need, around the world, without hesitation, living their creed: Duty, 
Honor, Country.
  Today, these soldiers and their loved ones shoulder a greater share 
of the burden than at anytime in our Nation's history. Since September 
11, 2001, more than 177,000 Army Reserve Soldiers have been mobilized 
or deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. At any given 
time, more than 20,000 Army Reserve Soldiers are deployed to no fewer 
than 18 countries around the world. Their efforts will ensure that 
America's vital national security interests will continue to be 
fulfilled and that our homeland remains protected. I am proud to be 
counted among their ranks.
  This resolution represents an opportunity for Congress to recognize 
the incredible history of service, sacrifice, and accomplishment of 
those soldiers who have served in the Army Reserve since its inception. 
Through war and peace citizen soldiers have contributed so much to 
answer the Nation's call to ensure that liberty endures. Please join me 
in celebrating that heritage and recognizing their proud history by 
supporting this resolution.

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