[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PHILLIP WYSOCKI

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2011

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pay 
tribute to Private Class Phillip Wysocki of Hebron, Kentucky.
  Phillip has served honorably with the United States Army's 101st 
Airborne Division during two deployments to Afghanistan, in support of 
Operation Enduring Freedom.
  He joined the United States Army after graduating from Conner High 
School in Boone County, Kentucky in 2009. He played Varsity football 
for the Cougar football team and was a standout athlete. He is also a 
volunteer firefighter with the Hebron Fire Protection District which he 
joined during his junior year of high school.
  On November 1st, 2010, while serving in Kandahar Province, 
Afghanistan, Phillip and other members of his unit came under attack 
from Taliban fighters. An IED exploded, critically injuring several 
soldiers. Phillip contributed significantly to facilitating the 
evacuation of casualties under heavy enemy fire and repelling the enemy 
attack.
  In February of 2011, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in 
this combat action. His actions were in keeping with the proud military 
heritage of Kentucky and the heroism of Kentuckians in the defense of 
our Nation for over two centuries.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the outstanding heroism 
of Private First Class Phillip Wysocki, Jr. in service to the United 
States Army and our Nation.

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