[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 186 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2187]
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RECOGNIZING MR. DENNIS ROBERTS, RECIPIENT OF THE DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL 
                      CHAIRMAN'S PURPLE STAR AWARD

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2011

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Dennis Roberts for being the recipient of the DynCorp International 
Chairman's Purple Star Award. This award recognizes Mr. Roberts' 
courage and sacrifice while working as a security coordinator in 
Afghanistan.
  The Chairman's Purple Star Award is the highest honor given by 
DynCorp to its employees. It recognizes individuals who have been 
killed or wounded while supporting a customer's mission for their 
exceptional sacrifice.
  In February of 2010, Mr. Roberts was supporting our Armed Forces at 
Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. During a sudden rocket attack that was 
launched upon the installation, Mr. Roberts was struck and severely 
injured by the motor that separated from the rocket. It penetrated a 
nearby vehicle before striking Mr. Roberts, who suffered severe 
injuries to his chest, hand, and shoulder.
  In the time since the attack, Mr. Roberts has overcome great 
hardship, undergoing numerous surgeries and completing extensive 
physical rehabilitation to recover from his injuries. He is also 
working towards his bachelor's degree and upon his expected graduation 
next year, hopes to use his education and experience to continue 
working to support America's security.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Dennis Roberts for receiving 
this award and I ask that my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
please join me in congratulating him.

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