[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 15 (Monday, January 26, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     TRIBUTE TO OPERATION HOMEFRONT

 Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I wish today to honor in the 
Record of the Senate an organization that is doing phenomenal work on 
behalf of military families across Georgia.
  Operation Homefront Georgia is located in Marietta, GA, and is a 
charter member of the Operation Homefront national organization that 
was founded after the horrific attacks on 9/11. The organization 
provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families 
they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home. For 
example, if a military veteran is unable to pay his or her mortgage due 
to injury or stress from war, Operation Homefront Georgia finds the 
money needed for the mortgage. If a soldier needs a wheelchair lift in 
his or her home, Operation Homefront Georgia finds a company that will 
install it for free. The individuals who are a part of this 
organization are truly miracle workers.
  Operation Homefront Georgia is made up mostly of women, some men, but 
mostly ladies that leave work every day knowing that they made a 
difference in somebody's life. My office knows that when Operation 
Homefront Georgia calls, there is a dire situation on the line and we 
do all we can to help. They don't take no for an answer, and their 
insistence pays off.
  Our men and women who are going off to fight should be able to know 
their loved ones at home are safe and sound. With Operation Homefront 
Georgia, they don't have to worry. This fine organization makes sure 
our soldiers return with dignity to a well taken care of family.
  On behalf of a grateful Nation, I thank them for all they do.

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