[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H4283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES AND 
                            FEMALE VETERANS

  (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House 
Resolution 1054, to honor the service and achievements of women in the 
Armed Forces and female veterans. I want to thank my colleague and good 
friend, Chairwoman Susan Davis, for sponsoring this resolution.
  Next Monday, we will observe Memorial Day, which honors the brave men 
and women who have courageously served and died in uniform. Women have 
voluntarily served in support of U.S. military efforts since the 
Revolutionary War as nurses, cooks and laundresses. Now, women have 
risen through the ranks and occupy the roles of generals, commanders, 
pilots, and drill sergeants.
  American women have served this country selflessly and with great 
courage. Today, I recognize the nearly 800,000 women who have served 
and the hundreds who have been killed or taken prisoner of war. Their 
service demonstrates that women are fully capable and willing to make 
the ultimate sacrifice for their country. They are an example to all 
women and men who will follow in their footsteps.

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