[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 133 (Friday, September 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR JASON 
                              RAY WORKMAN

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                           HON. KAY GRANGER-

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Petty Officer 
Special Warfare Operator Jason Ray Workman who died August 6th in 
Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Chief Workman was a patriot and a hero 
who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our nation. He 
will be greatly missed.
   Chief Workman was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous 
awards, including two Bronze Star Medals with Valor, Purple Heart 
Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps 
Commendation Medal, two Joint Service Achievement Medals, Navy and 
Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, two 
Presidential Unit Citations, Navy Unit Commendation, two Afghanistan 
Campaign Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service 
Medal, and numerous other personal and unit decorations.
   Chief Workman is survived by his loving family, friends, and 
teammates.
   His nation owes Chief Workman an enormous debt of gratitude. We are 
honored to have had such an exemplary American fighting for his 
country.
   I wish to extend my condolences to Chief Workman's family, friends, 
and teammates and hope they continue to find solace in his lasting 
impact on his grateful nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

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