[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING STAFF SERGEANT TIM COPELAND--SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE'S 
                     ``SALUTE TO MILITARY'' HONOREE

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 22, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a member of the 
Armed Forces from my home state of Arizona. Every month, Scottsdale 
Healthcare honors military personnel who perform diligent service to 
this country. Scottsdale Healthcare has recognized U.S. Army Staff 
Sergeant Tim Copeland for the month of February.
  I commend Scottsdale Healthcare for paying tribute to such an 
outstanding service member for his bravery and service to our country.
  Copeland has served as an Information Systems Operator and Analyst 
for the Army since 1992. He has been deployed twice to Kuwait and is 
currently deployed for a two-year tour at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
  During his service Copeland has received numerous awards, all of 
which serve as a tribute to his honorable character. He has received 
the Presidential Service Badge, two Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, a 
Joint Service Commendation medal, two Army Commendation medals and 
seven Army Achievement medals.
  Staff Sergeant Copeland is the brother of Clare Copeland, who works 
in the Emergency Department Admitting Office at Scottsdale Healthcare. 
Clare is an avid supporter of the military partnership training 
program.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing the inspiring efforts of 
this courageous citizen who is serving our country and protecting the 
lives of his fellow service men and women in combat.

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