[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 176 (Thursday, November 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE TEXAS RANGERS FACES OF FREEDOM VETERAN HONOREES

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2011

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Texas 
Rangers Faces of Freedom Veteran Honorees for their dedicated service 
to this great Nation.
  The Texas Rangers Faces of Freedom program is an initiative sponsored 
by the Texas Rangers baseball club and Southwest Airlines to honor the 
extraordinary service of current and former members of our Nation's 
Armed Forces. Throughout the baseball season, family, friends and 
members of the military nominated individuals who have shown tremendous 
strength, courage, and patriotism in the line of duty.
  These honorees have served in wars ranging from World War II to the 
present day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of these men and 
women braved horrible situations and suffered severe injuries to save 
their fellow soldiers. Among the group are several Bronze Star 
recipients, Purple Heart recipients, Commendation Medal recipients, a 
married couple who served significant tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, 
and many more extraordinary individuals who have selflessly served our 
Nation with distinct pride and courage.
  On November 10, 2011, my office had the distinct pleasure of 
welcoming these brave men and women to our Nation's Capitol. Their 
sense of patriotism and good humor are a testament to the greatest our 
country has to offer.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in expressing 
our heartfelt gratitude and praise for the Faces of Freedom Veterans, 
and thank them for their extraordinary service to our Nation.

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