[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23416]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            THANK YOU, STAFF SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER B. WILSON

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 7, 2004

  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful nation and the 
citizens of the Seventh District of the Commonwealth of Virginia, I 
would like to personally thank Staff Sergeant Christopher B. Wilson for 
his honorable service to the Armed Forces of the United States of 
America.
  I celebrate his return from service abroad, and this country will 
forever be grateful for his leadership, unwavering dedication to the 
mission, and the bravery he demonstrated each day in the face of 
danger. Staff Sergeant Wilson, a proud member of the Virginia National 
Guard's 229th Military Police Company, returned home to his family and 
friends in April of 2004. He served two tours of duty defending our 
homeland and liberating the people of Iraq. He defended our nation's 
capital during Operation Noble Eagle. Again he answered our nation's 
call-to-arms, spending 14 months in the Middle East during Operation 
Iraqi Freedom.
  We will never forget his service as he has set an enduring example 
for all Americans. His service is a perfect model for all men and women 
in uniform who wage the daily war on terror. His family and community, 
the American Military, and the United States of America should be proud 
of his service.
  His actions are consistent with the finest traditions of military 
service and reflect great credit on the Commonwealth of Virginia and 
the United States of America. Staff Sergeant Christopher B. Wilson, I 
again thank you for your selfless service and welcome you home.

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