[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 149 (Thursday, September 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD ASSISTS HURRICANE VICTIMS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2008

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this opportunity to honor and 
acknowledge the fine members of the 1139th Military Police Company of 
the Missouri National Guard. Their brave efforts in Opelousas, 
Louisiana, are a true testament to their character and integrity with 
regard to helping fellow Americans in a time of need.
  The Missouri National Guard arrived in Opelousas, an area hit very 
hard by Hurricane Gustav. Ninety percent of the town of 20,000 was 
without power, hundreds of trees and power lines were destroyed, and 
many citizens were without food or supplies. The Guard distributed food 
and ice to hundreds of hungry residents and patrolled possible looting 
targets throughout the evenings.
  Madam Speaker, the Missouri National Guard Military Police Company 
1139 deserves our respect and honor for their admirable efforts on the 
Gulf Coast. I ask my colleagues at this time to join me in 
acknowledging these fine individuals on a job well done.

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