[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2153-H2154]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING STEVEN RAY GIVENS

  (Mr. PFLUGER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PFLUGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the beloved father, 
husband, son, and hero, Specialist Steven Ray Givens, who gave his life 
in service to our country.

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  As a young child, Steven was inspired by his grandfather and made the 
decision to serve.
  In May 2005, Steven gave his life in Balad, Iraq, while serving 
during Operation Iraqi Freedom, for which he was awarded the Bronze 
Star and the Purple Heart.
  Steven is remembered for his incredible service and deep love and 
commitment to his family. He loved playing video games with his son in 
his lap, hunting and fishing, and chatting about military history.
  Steven is survived by his mother, Joyce; his son, Blake; and his 
wife, Cayssia. Cayssia serves as the Gold Star Congressional Fellow in 
my Killeen, Texas, district office and honors Steven's legacy daily by 
serving our veterans, Active-Duty servicemembers, and other Gold Star 
families at Fort Cavazos and beyond.
  Mr. Speaker, Camille and I thank Cayssia, Joyce, and Blake for their 
incredible sacrifice, and we join them in remembering Steven.

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