[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 75 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  NORTH CAROLINA TROOPERS ASSOCIATION AND HIGHWAY PATROL CAISSON UNIT

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2014

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the North 
Carolina Troopers Association and North Carolina State Highway Patrol 
Caisson Unit for their dedicated service to North Carolina. The Caisson 
Unit supports families in a time of need by honoring those who have 
bravely served our nation.
  Established during the Civil War, Caisson Units across the country 
are called upon to transport fumeral caskets of those fallen service 
men and women, most famously at Arlington National Cemetery in 
Washington D.C.
  Since 2006, North Carolina's Caisson Unit has been called to honor 
not only fallen military servicemen, but also emergency personnel, 
North Carolina Governors, and other elected officials of the state. 
Owned and supported by the North Carolina Troopers Association and the 
North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the unit is not reliant on state 
or federal funds, but donations from the community. Often times the 
unit has been activated with less than 24-hours' notice to fulfill 
their duties, even helping to serve surrounding states.
  Recently, the Caisson Unit honored U.S. Forest Service Officer Jason 
Crisp, who was killed in the line of duty in Burke County. The unit's 
service to Officer Crisp is just one example of the many times it has 
helped to honor the lives of those who have served North Carolina.
  The North Carolina Troopers Association and Highway Patrol Caisson 
Unit's commitment to excellence and service to the community should be 
commended. It is my honor to recognize the North Carolina Highway 
Patrol Caisson Unit.

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