[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5600]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE COLORADO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, COMPANY C, 109TH MEDICAL 
                               BATTALION

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the men and women of Company C of the Army National Guard's 
109th Medical Battalion for their willingness to serve our country. The 
unit, based in Montrose, Colorado, has been deployed to support 
America's troops in Operation Enduring Freedom. They are preparing to 
protect our national security in a time of international crisis.
  Company C has provided medical support for U.S. operations in 
Honduras, Belize, and Nicaragua. It provided airport security following 
the September 11th terrorist attacks and assisted firefighters during 
one of the worst wildfire seasons in Colorado history. This time, its 
final mission and destination are unknown.
  The men and women of Company C are doctors and dentists, nurses and 
teachers, parents and newlyweds. They each leave family, friends and 
jobs for at least one year to serve our nation. The sacrifice and 
dedication of these volunteers are a credit to this country.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize Company C for its 
exemplary service to the United States of America before this body of 
Congress and this nation. The courage of these American men and women 
is an inspiration to all.

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