[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1677]
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            HONORING A FAMILY'S DEDICATED SERVICE TO AMERICA

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 16, 2010

  Mr. -WOLF. Madam Speaker, this past weekend I had the privilege of 
visiting with the Piedmont Republican Women's Club (PRWC) which was 
celebrating its 50th anniversary. The PRWC, whose first president was 
Anita Brower, was founded in Fauquier County in 1960. They are a 
volunteer grassroots organization, with more than 80 members, 
affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women and the 
Virginia Federation of Republican Women. Mrs. Patricia Rice was in 
attendance at the luncheon. She and her husband Scott Rice are the 
parents of six remarkable children who have served our country in 
immeasurable ways.
  All six of the Rice children are currently serving or have served in 
the armed forces. Their commitment is extraordinary. The Rice family's 
story is one of unwavering strength and devotion to this country.
  Rebecca L. Rice Johnson served five years in the Air Force during 
which time she attained the rank of senior airman. She also received 
the Air Force Commendation with Valor for her heroic efforts on the 
scene of a car accident. After serving in the Air Force she graduated 
from George Mason University and is now married to a Marine.
  Sergeant Patrick McMahon Rice served as a radio tech from 1999-2003 
and served in Iraq, fighting in the battle for An Nasiriyah for which 
he received a Presidential Unit Citation. After receiving an 
associate's degree he re-enlisted and is currently stationed at New 
River Air Station, North Carolina, with 2nd Platoon, Military Police 
Company, Marine Wing Support Group 2/7.
  Mary Ann Rice was commissioned in the Army Nurse Corps and is a 
second lieutenant currently stationed at Tripler Army Hospital in 
Hawaii.
  First Lieutenant Elisabeth Claire Rice, who was previously stationed 
at Tripler Army Hospital, was deployed to Afghanistan on a Forward 
Surgical Team. She has recently been treating many Afghan civilians--
women and children--some in need of basic medical service and others 
who are victims of IED explosions.
  Lance Corporal Christopher Scott Rice was diagnosed with an 
inoperable brainstem glioma at age 2, but fortunately had successful 
radiation treatments. After six months in Afghanistan with the Second 
Marines, Combat Logistics Group 6 in support of 1/6, he recently 
returned home. During his tour he provided convoy service in Helmand. 
He was involved in two separate incidents where IEDs went off but 
fortunately escaped without harm in a mine resistant vehicle.
  Corporal Philip Kenneth Rice is a U.S. Marine who trained in 
intelligence at Cory Station, Florida. He is now receiving additional 
training in radio Recon.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor and privilege to represent the Rice 
family of Warrenton, Virginia. This family has demonstrated unsurpassed 
devotion, leadership, and sacrifice in their service to our Nation. I 
salute them for their unyielding patriotism and love of country.

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