[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1154]
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                             KENNETH RILEY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Kenneth Riley, a Staff Sergeant in the Army retiring following more 
than 30 years of military service. He joined the Army in 1976 through 
the delayed entry program, and after high-school graduation in June 
1977 he was called to active duty. After finishing basic training at 
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, he was deployed to Karlsruhe, Germany 
until October of 1979.
  Upon returning Mr. Riley was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. After 
serving 6 years of active duty, he was discharged in June of 1980 at 
which time he entered the Army Reserves. Mr. Riley served in Operation 
Iraqi Freedom from 2003-2004, 2005-2006, and 2009-2010, eventually 
retiring in November of 2010.
  Mr. Riley has been married to Mrs. Helen Riley for 32 years. They 
have two children, Tabitha Brown and Tanya Riley. Mr. Riley has 6 
grandchildren with another on the way.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Kenneth 
Riley, a true patriot that has dedicated a major portion of his life to 
serve his nation. It is truly an honor to serve Mr. Riley in the United 
States Congress.

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