[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         GRAND OPENING OF THE CASEY JOYCE ALL AMERICA POST 4380

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2014

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
grand opening of the Casey Joyce All America Post 4380 in Plano, Texas. 
Plano Post 4380 was chartered on July 28, 1982, to provide support and 
aid to local veterans and to participate in neighborhood projects and 
functions in order to build strong ties to the community. On January 1, 
2000, the Post was renamed Casey Joyce All America Post 4380; in memory 
of Sergeant Casey Joyce, an Army Ranger and graduate of Plano Senior 
High School who was killed in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993.
   Over twenty years ago, Sergeant Joyce was one of the brave Rangers 
who put his life on the line to bring American pilots safely home after 
two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters were shot down. In the midst of the 
vicious battle, a fellow Ranger who fell from one of the helicopters 
was in critical condition--without immediate medical attention he would 
die. Fulfilling the Ranger Creed, Sergeant Joyce took it upon himself 
to ``never leave a fallen comrade'' behind. He proceeded towards enemy 
fire in search of a medivac vehicle and was killed in action. It's 
because of patriots like Sergeant Joyce that America remains the land 
of the free and home of the brave.
   Renaming the Post to Casey Joyce All America Post 4380 will serve as 
a reminder to us all of the greatness of the American spirit, the 
unwavering courage of our servicemen, and their commitment to service 
before self. Some of the post's contributions include the Casey Joyce 
Memorial Four Year Scholarship and the Voice of Democracy Scholarship 
Award given to young, bright, and talented students who want to pursue 
a higher education. Post members also provide leadership, guidance, and 
other awards to the Plano ISD JROTC Program. Post members volunteer 
their time to the Samaritan Inn Shelter and Hope's Door Domestic 
Violence Counseling Center. Their contribution to our North Texas 
community goes unmatched.
   Our Nation owes a debt of gratitude and support for all the 
achievements performed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and for the 32 
years of service that the Casey Joyce All America Post 4380 has 
provided to the North Texas community.
   I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the grand opening of 
the post and thanking all of the members for continuing their legacy of 
selfless service. Keep up the good work! God Bless you.

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