[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2109-E2110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DONNIE D. CHIZEK

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Donnie D. 
Chizek as a member of Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry 
Regiment. This military unit was recently awarded the Presidential Unit 
Citation. This rare and prestigious citation honors the Unit's 
courageous actions in the Republic of South Vietnam.
  In 1970 Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment 
distinguished itself through a series of serious combat missions over a 
period of several months. The Presidential Unit Citation has been 
awarded less than 100 times since its inception in 1941. I am very 
pleased with the Department of Defense's review and recommendation to 
recognize this unit with this esteemed honor.

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  The bravery and sacrifice displayed by Donnie Chizek during his 
service to our nation goes above and beyond what we are asked of as 
citizens of this country. I know that members of the House of 
Representatives join me in congratulating Donnie on his well deserved 
award and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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