[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      YEAR OF THE MILITARY FAMILY

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                               speech of

                          HON. MARTIN HEINRICH

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 11, 2009

  Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in full support of making 
2009 the Year of the Military Family.
  It is an honor to support this measure and to express my heartfelt 
appreciation, and that of our entire congressional district, for the 
families of our men and women who serve in the military.
  For so many New Mexican families, military service has been in our 
blood for generations.
  Our state has often had the highest rate of military volunteerism in 
the country and the 1st congressional district is home to countless 
veterans, not to mention the large number of proud service members 
stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base.
  Yet we know all too well that with each individual who generously 
gives their service to their country through our military, there is a 
significant impact on those closest to them.
  Each time a service member leaves home, they leave behind caring 
husbands and wives, loving sons and daughters, worried parents and 
whole communities that remain concerned for their safety.
  There is no question that these affected families are also serving 
our country--by courageously enduring long separations from loved ones 
and the demands of deployments abroad.
  So today, I proudly honor the commitment, sacrifice, courage and 
steadfast support that have been provided by our country's military 
families, allowing our service members to serve and I ask my colleagues 
to support this resolution.

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