[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 156 (Friday, October 23, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H7167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF AIRMAN 1ST CLASS KCEY RUIZ

  (Mr. JOLLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember a brave young airman 
who lost her life in defending our great Nation.
  Airman 1st Class Kcey Ruiz of McDonough, Georgia, was killed on 
October 2 when her C-130J crashed in Afghanistan. Kcey was only 21 
years old.
  A graduate of Dutchtown High School, Ms. Ruiz had an opportunity to 
learn about healthcare sciences. Her admiration of health care 
influenced her decision to become a nurse.
  Ms. Ruiz' desire to serve others led her to enlist in the United 
States Air Force. After graduating basic training, Ms. Ruiz was 
assigned to the 66th Security Forces Squadron at Hanscom Air Force 
Base. Upon her deployment to Afghanistan, she often spoke of how 
privileged and how proud she was to be doing such important work.
  Kcey Ruiz was a fierce competitor, a natural leader, a beloved 
daughter, a courageous airman, and an incredible role model.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join with me in remembering a 
true American hero, Airman 1st Class Kcey Ruiz.

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