[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 17 (Thursday, January 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E76]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNITION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD

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                         HON. BRENDAN F. BOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 28, 2021

  Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
ask the House of Representatives to join me in recognizing the 
Pennsylvania National Guard for their tremendous work in Operation 
Protect D.C.
  Following the horrifying events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, I 
am thankful for the Pennsylvania National Guard activating to 
Washington, D.C. quickly to ensure the presidential inauguration and 
transfer of power could be carried out peacefully.
  Leaving their families and careers in Pennsylvania, these men and 
women stood in the cold and rain and slept on floors to selflessly 
protect their fellow Americans. During this challenging time, it is 
inspiring to witness so many National Guard Service men and women 
choose to help their fellow Americans.
  Governor Tom Wolf activated an extraordinary 2,400 Soldiers and 
Airmen in support of the District of Columbia's preparation for the 
59th Presidential Inauguration. Pennsylvania has the third largest 
National Guard in the country with approximately 19,000 members located 
in more than 80 armories and readiness centers statewide. We cannot 
thank them enough for their service.
  God Bless our Troops.

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