[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 192 (Wednesday, December 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING NATIONAL GUARD ON 375TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. CHARLES F. BASS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2011

  Mr. BASS of New Hampshire. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my 
heartfelt congratulations to the National Guard in honor of its 375th 
anniversary and a particular thank you to the men and women that serve 
in the New Hampshire National Guard. The origins of the New Hampshire 
National Guard can be traced back to 1623 with a proud tradition of 
protecting the lives and property of Granite State residents. New 
Hampshire Guardsmen have always answered the call to serve our great 
state and nation and since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 
more than 2,000 New Hampshire Guardsmen have served overseas as part of 
Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn. Collectively, 
the New Hampshire Guardsmen have received the highest honors our 
military bestows including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Army 
Commendation Medals, Combat Infantry and Combat Action Badges and 
Purple Hearts.
  New Hampshire's citizen soldiers and airmen have served domestically 
as well by mobilizing under Operation Noble Eagle, aiding the victims 
of severe weather, and rescuing lost hikers in the White Mountains. I 
am proud to represent the brave men and women of New Hampshire's 
National Guard and look forward to honoring them for their service in 
the years to come.

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