[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S4666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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         HONORING RECIPIENTS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I am honored to invite my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating seven of my constituents who 
are recipients of the distinguished Presidential Unit Citation. This 
rare and prestigious citation is given to military units for their 
outstanding bravery, gallantry and service as well as the unit's 
performance in accomplishing its mission under extreme and hazardous 
conditions. In January 2009 this heroic award was conferred upon the 
Alpha Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment for service in the Republic 
of South Vietnam.
  The individuals who received this award include Mr. Dale H. 
Hollabaugh, Mr. James E. Jackson, Mr. Joseph D. Boone, Mr. Gregory R. 
Stumbo, Mr. Kenneth Mosley, Mr. Clifton T. Geerde, and Mr. Kenneth E. 
Fulkerson. In 1970, in War Zone C during the Vietnam conflict, the 
Alpha Troop, First Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment performed 
heroically through a series of combat missions over several months. 
After a 5-year review by the Department of Defense, the unit was 
awarded this citation. It is an incredible honor to be a recipient of 
this award and I am humbled to be able to speak of these brave 
individuals.
  We will never forget the brave citizens who fought to protect our 
freedoms during this time. It is with great honor that I recognize 
these citizens for what they have done and I know that their families 
and friends are proud to be a part of their lives.
  I would like to thank these individuals for their contributions to 
the state of Kentucky and to the United States, and I wish them well in 
all of their future endeavors.

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