[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 162 (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF ASSISTANCE DOGS IN HELPING WOUNDED 
                                VETERANS

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                               speech of

                             HON. RON KLEIN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 2, 2009

  Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support H. Res. 291, a 
resolution honoring the work of Tower of Hope, an organization that 
provides assistance dogs to disabled veterans.
  Thanks to modern medicine, more and more of our brave men and women 
are able to survive wounds that may have been fatal in the past. This 
is a blessing, but it requires new tools in order to ensure that these 
soldiers lead productive lives.
  Tower of Hope helps to keep America's promise to disabled veterans 
and helps improve their quality of life after their service. Tower of 
Hope helps veterans cross the street, go to work, take their 
medications, and visit the doctor's office. Tower of Hope has also 
helped me to craft H.R. 3266, the Wounded Warrior K9 Corps Act, 
legislation to reimburse organizations for the work they do in training 
assistance dogs and veterans.
  I have seen these programs in action. These programs succeed, and I 
believe that every American who puts on a uniform and risks their life 
for this country should have the full support of this Congress.
  I thank my colleague from Florida, Mr. Hastings for his leadership on 
this resolution and the staff and supporters of the Tower of Hope for 
their important work, and I urge my colleagues to support this 
resolution.

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