[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 44 (Monday, March 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E446-E447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     SHOW OF SUPPORT MILITARY HUNT

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 22, 2010

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, today I want to show appreciation to 
an organization that is doing something unique for our wounded 
warriors. Show of Support Military Hunt honors men and women from 
different branches of service with a Texas way of saying ``Thank 
Ya'll.'' We Texans love to hunt. It's a way of life in the South and 
Terry Johnson founded an idea to thank these brave men and women who 
sacrificed so much with all expenses paid guided hunts.
  Terry wrote letters and made calls to get people on board. He sought 
to bring awareness to outdoor sports while showing his gratitude to our 
warriors. The first hunt began in

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2002 with only two soldiers. Now, due to overwhelming support, over 50 
wounded soldiers released from duty have been on one of these memorable 
hunts. Everything is donated; the land to hunt on, rifles and 
ammunition, hunting gear, airfare if they are flying in from another 
state, and anything else that may be required. Not to be left out, they 
also pay tribute to the families of the soldiers.
  While the men are hunting, the wives are treated to a day on the 
town. The Show of Support Military Hunt, ``Hunt for Heroes'' has 
brought about a new way for the public to offer its thanks and I cannot 
imagine a more noble cause.

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