[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19076]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




PROCLAMATION THANKING LIEUTENANT CHARLES L. WILKINS III FOR HIS SERVICE 
                             TO OUR COUNTRY

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2004

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  We hereby offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and 
community of Lieutenant Charles L. Wilkins III upon the death of this 
outstanding soldier; and
  Whereas, Lieutenant Charles L. Wilkins III was a member of the 216th 
Engineering Battalion of the Ohio National Guard serving his great 
nation in the country of Iraq. He was a leader in his unit and is to be 
commended for the honor and bravery that he displayed while serving our 
nation in this time of war; and
  Whereas, Lieutenant Charles L. Wilkins III will be remembered for his 
unsurpassed sacrifice of self while protecting others. His example of 
strength and fortitude will be remembered by all those who knew him.
  Therefore, we join with the family, friends and the citizens of our 
great nation in thanking Lieutenant Charles L. Wilkins III of the 
United States Army for his service to our country. Your service has 
made us proud.

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