[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 78 (Wednesday, May 20, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO THE 203RD MILITARY POLICE BATTALION

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                          HON. PARKER GRIFFITH

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2009

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 203rd 
Military Police Battalion of Athens, Alabama. On June 21st, the 203rd 
Battalion will depart for Fort Bliss to train before leaving for Iraq.
  The 203rd Military Police Battalion has provided community service 
support to the Athens Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) for more 
than a decade, specifically with the annual RSVP Picnic in the Park. 
Without their assistance, this special event for RSVP volunteers would 
not be possible. The Picnic in the Park will be especially meaningful 
this year as the 203rd prepares to deploy.
  We enjoy our way of life and the freedoms we have because of groups 
like the 203rd Military Police Battalion. Their years of sacrifice on 
both local and national levels serve as an extraordinary example of 
leadership for us all.
  Madam Speaker, I wish to express my extreme gratitude for the 203rd 
Military Police Battalion's service to my district and to honor them as 
they leave home in defense of our Nation.

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