[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 12, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H842-H844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             SERGEANT JAMIE O. MAUGANS POST OFFICE BUILDING

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass 
the bill (H.R. 5135) to designate the facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 201 West Greenway Street in Derby, Kansas, as 
the ``Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans Post Office Building.''
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The text of the bill is as follows:

                               H.R. 5135

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SERGEANT JAMIE O. MAUGANS POST OFFICE BUILDING.

       (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal 
     Service located at 201

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     West Greenway Street in Derby, Kansas, shall be known and 
     designated as the ``Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans Post Office 
     Building''.
       (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 
     document, paper, or other record of the United States to the 
     facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be 
     a reference to the ``Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans Post Office 
     Building''.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
North Carolina (Mr. Butterfield) and the gentleman from Connecticut 
(Mr. Shays) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from North Carolina.


                             General Leave

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all 
Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their 
remarks.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from North Carolina?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues today in 
consideration of H.R. 5135, which seeks to designate a postal facility 
in Derby, Kansas, in honor of Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans, the first 
soldier from Kansas to lose his life in Operation Enduring Freedom. 
That's the war in Afghanistan.
  H.R. 5135 enjoys the support of the entire congressional delegation 
from the State of Kansas and was introduced by my colleague, 
Representative Todd Tiahrt, on January 23, 2008. The measure was taken 
up by the Oversight Committee on January 29, 2008, and was passed by 
voice vote.
  H.R. 5135 calls for honoring Sergeant Maugans' service to our country 
by designating the post office in his home town of Derby, Kansas, as 
the Sergeant Maugans Post Office Building.
  A graduate of Derby High School and a former student of the 
University of Kansas and Cowley County Community College, Sergeant 
Maugans served diligently as a member of the armed services since 1997.
  Sergeant Maugans was an ordnance disposal specialist and stationed in 
San Diego, California, before being deployed to Afghanistan in the fall 
of 2001. On April 15, 2002, while deposing of ordnances near Kandahar, 
Afghanistan, Sergeant Maugans was killed along with three other 
soldiers in his unit when rockets which he was attempting to dismantle 
exploded.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge the swift passage of H.R. 5135. And I apologize 
for not pronouncing the sponsor of the legislation's name correctly. I 
suspect I did not.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, in deference to the gentleman who introduced 
this bill, Todd Tiahrt, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee 
and is also on its Defense subcommittee and also a member of the 
Intelligence Committee, I'm going to insert my statement into the 
Record and then yield him as much time as he might consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this bill, designating the 
facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West 
Germany Street in Derby, Kansas, as the ``Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans 
Post Office Building.''
  A native of Derby, SGT Jamie Maugans was the first casualty of the 
global war on terror from the 4th Congressional District in Kansas.
  A graduate of Derby High School, Sergeant Maugans attended the 
University of Kansas and Cowley Community College before joining the 
Army. Stationed in San Diego serving as an ordnance disposal 
specialist, he deployed to Afghanistan shortly after the attacks of 9/
11 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  On April 15, 2002, while disposing of ordnance near Kandahar, 
Afghanistan, Sergeant Maugans, along with three others, lost his life 
in an accidental ordnance explosion.
  Described by his friends as one of the ``kindest, most gentle-hearted 
people on the planet,'' Jamie Maugans died preserving the lives of his 
fellow soldiers and the freedom of this Nation. I urge that we accept 
this bill to honor that spirit of sacrifice embodied by Sergeant 
Maugans.
  Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, first I want to thank the gentleman from 
North Carolina for carrying this bill and also the gentleman from 
Connecticut for yielding to me and for the great job he's doing here in 
the House of Representatives.
  Mr. Speaker, I am also honored to have to carry this bill. And, 
today, Congress has the honor to approve the bill, naming the post 
office in Derby, Kansas, after a true American hero, SGT Jamie O'Dell 
Maugans.
  Sergeant Maugans was the first casualty of the global war on terror 
from the 4th District of Kansas, a district that has experienced 12 
casualties in this war. A Derby native, Sergeant Maugans graduated from 
Derby High School and attended Cowley County Community College and the 
University of Kansas before joining the Army.
  When the terrorists attacked our Nation on September 11, 2001, Jamie 
was serving as an ordnance disposal specialist stationed in San Diego, 
California. Shortly after those attacks, he was deployed in Afghanistan 
in connection with Operation Enduring Freedom. On April 15, 2002, while 
disposing of ordnance near Kandahar, Afghanistan, Sergeant Maugans was 
killed.
  The explosion also took the lives of three other soldiers, including 
fellow Kansan, SSG Justin Galewski from Olathe. Jamie was only 27 years 
old.
  Sergeant Maugans left behind a loving family and friends in Kansas. I 
know his mother, Kathy Wurdeman, and his father, Bryce Maugans, his 
step-mother, Mary Maugans, and his brother and four sisters are very 
proud of Jamie and his service to this country. I am honored to have 
worked with the Maugans family and the Derby community on this effort.
  Although this bill names the Derby Post Office building after 
Sergeant Maugans, this endeavor is not only a way to honor Jamie, but a 
way to honor all those from Kansas who have died in defense of this 
Nation from radical Muslims.
  As the first casualty from my district, Jamie's life and memory are a 
representation of all those who have lost their lives in the global war 
on terror. I hope this effort will be a reminder to everyone in south 
central Kansas of the sacrifice that so many veterans have made for our 
country and our freedoms.
  Let me take just a few moments to read the names of all those from 
the 4th District of Kansas who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan so 
that their sacrifice is honored:
  SGT Jerry W. Mills, Jr., from Arkansas City, Kansas, died on November 
29, 2005.
  SGT Evan S. Parker, also from Arkansas City, died on October 26, 
2005.
  SGT Alexander J. Funcheon from Bel Aire died on April 29, 2007.
  PFC Class Ryan R. Cox from Derby died on June 15, 2001.
  SPC Joseph F. Herndon II, also from Derby, died on July 29, 2004.
  SPC Dustin K. McGaugh from Derby died on September 30, 2001.
  SGT Willsun Mock from Harper died on October 22, 2006.
  SPC Eric C. Palmer from Maize died on June 24, 2007.
  SSG David R. Berry from Wichita died on February 22, 2007.
  PFC Chad E. Marsh from Wichita died on February 17, 2007.
  And 1SG Timmy J. Millsap from Wichita died on April 25, 2005.
  In addition, at this time I will submit a statement for the Record 
and include all the names of Kansans who have died in the global war on 
terror.
  Mr. Speaker, below are the names of the fallen heroes from Kansas who 
have died in the global war on terror. These brave men paid the 
ultimate sacrifice in service to a grateful Nation. Although we are 
naming the post office after one of their comrades, I hope this effort 
honors all those who have died in defense of America.

       Staff Sergeant Clinton Lee Wisdom from Atchison died on 
     November 8, 2004.
       2nd Lieutenant James Michael Goins from Bonner Springs died 
     on August 15, 2004.
       Lance Corporal Brian A. Escalante from Dodge City died on 
     February 17, 2007.
       Private 1st Class Shane R. Austin from Edgerton died on 
     October 8, 2006.
       Staff Sergeant Dustin W. Peters from El Dorado died on June 
     11, 2004.
       Corporal Juan C. Cabralbanuelos from Emporia died on 
     January 31, 2004.
       Sergeant Christopher R. Kruse from Emporia died on November 
     13, 2007.
       Specialist David J. Lane from Emporia died on September 4, 
     2007.
       Sergeant 1st Class Travis S. Bachman from Garden City died 
     on August 1, 2007.
       Specialist Clinton R. Upchurch from Garden City died on 
     January 7, 2007.
       Corporal Richard A. Bennett from Girard died on May 27, 
     2006.
       Sergeant William W. Crow Jr. from Grandview Plaza died on 
     June 28, 2007.
       Sergeant Jessie Davila from Greensburg died on February 20, 
     2006.
       Specialist John Edward Wood from Humboldt died on October 
     7, 2006.

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       Sergeant Christopher S. Perez from Hutchinson died on May 
     23, 2005.
       Sergeant Courtney D. Finch from Leavenworth died on July 
     24, 2007.
       Corporal David M. Unger from Leavenworth died on October 
     17, 2006.
       Lance Corporal Jose S. Marin-Dominguez Jr. from Liberal 
     died on May 14, 2006.
       Staff Sergeant Henry W. Linck from Manhattan died on 
     December 7, 2006.
       Lance Corporal Christopher B. Wasser from Ottawa died on 
     April 8, 2004.
       Staff Sergeant Kevin L. Zeigler from Overland Park died on 
     August 12, 2006.
       Private 1st Class Peter D. Wagler from Partridge died on 
     January 23, 2006.
       Specialist Joseph L. Lister from Pleasanton died on 
     November 20, 2003.
       Sergeant Ian C. Anderson from Prairie Village died on 
     January 15, 2007.
       Corporal Michael Raymond Speer from Redfield died on April 
     9, 2004.
       Private Dustin L. Kreider from Riverton died on March 21, 
     2004.
       Specialist Lucas A. Frantz from Tonganoxie died on October 
     18, 2005.
       Private Jeremy L. Drexler from Topeka died on May 2, 2004.
       Specialist Kyle G. Thomas from Topeka died on September 25, 
     2003.
       Specialist Don Allen Clary from Troy died on November 8, 
     2004.
       Sergeant Jacob Lee Butler from Wellsville died on April 1, 
     2003.
       Specialist Michael D. Brown from Williamsburg died on 
     October 16, 2007.
       Sergeant Benjamin C. Morton from Wright died on May 22, 
     2005.
       Staff Sergeant Justin J. Galewski from Olathe died on April 
     15, 2002.
       Sergeant Michael C. Barry from Overland Park died on 
     February 1, 2003.
       Specialist David E. Hall from Union Town died on February 
     25, 2004.
       Corporal Jeremiah S. Cole from Hiawatha died on August 16, 
     2006.
       Sergeant 1st Class Bernard Lee Deghand from Mayetta died on 
     September 15, 2006.
       Sergeant Charles J. McClain from Fort Riley died on October 
     31, 2006.
       Sergeant Jeffery S. Mersman from Parker died on November 9, 
     2007.
       Sergeant Jerry W. Mills, Jr., from Arkansas City died on 
     November 29, 2005.
       Sergeant Evan S. Parker from Arkansas City died on October 
     26, 2005.
       Sergeant Alexander J. Funcheon from Bel Aire died on April 
     29, 2007.
       Private 1st Class Ryan R. Cox from Derby died on June 15, 
     2003.
       Specialist Joseph F. Herndon II from Derby died on July 29, 
     2004.
       Specialist Dustin K. McGaugh from Derby died on September 
     30, 2003.
       Sergeant Willsun Mock from Harper died on October 22, 2006.
       Specialist Eric C. Palmer from Maize died on June 24, 2007.
       Staff Sergeant David R. Berry from Wichita died on February 
     22, 2007.
       Private 1st Class Chad E. Marsh from Wichita died on 
     February 17, 2007.
       1st Sergeant Timmy J. Millsap from Wichita died on April 
     25, 2005.

  Mr. Speaker, by naming this post office building the Jamie O. Maugans 
Post Office, I hope that everyone in south central Kansas will come to 
know and remember this young man and his sacrifice. Furthermore, I hope 
that we can all recommit ourselves to honor those who have fallen in 
battle in defense of this Nation. I ask my colleagues to support this 
important effort.
  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Butterfield) that the House suspend 
the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5135.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the 
rules were suspended and the bill was passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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