[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 119 (Monday, July 21, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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  EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION OF CONGRESS TO THE FAMILIES OF 
               MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

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                               speech of

                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 14, 2008

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud the families of 
members of our United States Armed Forces.
  Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H. Con. Res. 
295, a concurrent resolution ``expressing the deepest appreciation of 
Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed 
Forces.'' I was proud to add my support to this legislation.
  In northeast Florida, we are honored to live in an area with a large 
community of military members and families. They are a tremendous 
asset, not only to our Nation as a whole, but to our local 
municipalities as well.
  While husbands and wives are serving our Nation all over the world 
through military service, their families are also sacrificing for the 
benefit of our Nation. Their willingness to frequently relocate, 
separate from spouses and parents, and ``face increased worry and 
uncertainty when their loved one serves extended tours overseas'' 
demonstrates their commitment to our Nation. For that and more, they 
deserve our deepest and most grateful thanks.
  Many times these families are not recognized, nor seen in the 
spotlight of our society. While there are no medals awarded to spouses 
or children, their sacrifice and service could not be any more 
distinctive.
  It has been said that families are the fabric from which any strong 
culture is built, and certainly the strength of our military families 
bolsters the foundation of America.
  So it is with great appreciation and sincere thanks that I salute 
some 3 million United States Armed Forces members and their families 
serving our Nation around the world.

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