[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17684]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



        A SALUTE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NEVADA AIR NATIONAL GUARD

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute members of the 
Nevada Air National Guard in the State of Nevada who have been 
authorized and called to active duty in support of Operation Infinite 
Justice.
  Eighty-three brave and dedicated personnel from the 152nd 
Intelligence Squadron, based in Reno, Nevada, are ready and eager to 
support this Nation against the war on terrorism.
  All across this country, reservists and guardsmen are rearranging 
their lives to answer the call to duty. Many families in Nevada, and 
indeed throughout America, will require the military's assistance in 
many ways. Everything from child care to changes in family benefits 
will be required to see that we can provide the most adequate care and 
peace of mind that our fighting men and women deserve.
  Mr. Speaker, as we prepare to fight this war against terrorism, let 
us speak in one voice, a unified voice, in support of our military men 
and women.
  Let us not forget that while we send our brave men and women off to 
defend freedom itself, that we, here at home, must lend support to 
their families throughout their time of need.
  I know that these men and women will make America proud. I know that 
they will bring justice to America.

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