[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 175 (Tuesday, December 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1602]
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                     HONORING SERGEANT GREG RAMONI

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                           HON. TODD C. YOUNG

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sergeant 
Greg Ramoni for his service to his country and community. A Scottsburg, 
Indiana native, Ramoni served in the United States Army for eight and a 
half years. He completed several tours in Bosnia, Kosovo, and 
Afghanistan. While in Bosnia, Sgt. Ramoni's unit received word that 
their tour had been extended through Christmas, and they would be 
missing the holidays with their families. While on patrol, Sgt. Ramoni 
spotted a Christmas tree growing on the side of a mountain. Intent on 
alleviating his soldier's homesickness, he stopped, chopped the tree 
down, and dragged it back to the convoy. His troops watched in dismay--
the mountainside was littered with landmines. Sgt. Ramoni safely 
brought the tree back to base, and they celebrated Christmas together. 
Sgt. Ramoni's dedication to his soldiers and mission earned him, among 
others, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and 
the Army Superior Award. He also earned recognition for his leadership 
of President George W. Bush's personal security detail.
  Sgt. Ramoni continues to enrich the lives of those in his community 
by serving with numerous boards and organizations like the Scott County 
Arts Council, the Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis. He serves as the 
Director of Emergency Communications, Deputy Director of the Emergency 
Management Agency for Scott County, and Reservist for the Indiana 
National Guard. He established a local Community Emergency Response 
Team (CERT), which aims to educate citizens about disaster 
preparedness. Sgt. Ramoni is a pillar of his community, and a devoted 
husband and father.

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