[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26126]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF SGT DAVID HUBERT'S BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 28, 2003

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of the 22nd 
birthday of SGT David Hubert of Shirley, NY, which fell this past 
Sunday, October 26. Sergeant Hubert is a proud soldier in the Army's 
101st Airborne Division, now serving in Iraq.
  Hubert is a lifelong resident of my congressional district. He 
graduated from William Floyd High School in June 2000, and reported to 
basic training the following month. After 2 years of service assigned 
to the Army's 1st Armored Division in Germany, Sergeant Hubert earned a 
spot in the prestigious 101st Airborne Division in December of 2002. 
While assigned to Fort Campbell, Sergeant Hubert expanded his training 
to expertise in field emergency medical treatment.
  On February 26, 2003, Sergeant Hubert and his unit were deployed to 
Kuwait. On March 21, 2003, Sergeant Hubert's division was one of the 
first to enter Iraq. Sergeant Hubert and his division braved the 
windstorms and heat of the Iraqi desert, along with frequent enemy 
assaults, while advancing steadily toward Baghdad. The 101st Airborne 
took control of the Baghdad Airport and helped in the swift conquest of 
Baghdad. Since then, Sergeant Hubert and his division have guarded and 
protected the Syrian border and surrounding towns, to ensure against 
infiltration by terrorist groups.
  Mr. Speaker, many soldiers might long to return home from a grueling 
tour overseas in time to celebrate their birthday. Sergeant Hubert 
recently learned that he would be deployed until after the New Year. 
His response? He would rather spend his birthday where his fellow 
soldiers--and his country--need him most.
  Sergeant Hubert's sacrifice and selfless dedication to his country 
represent the best America has to offer. I wish him a happy birthday 
and a safe return home, when his duty in Iraq comes to an end.

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