[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23663]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO REDSTONE-HUNTSVILLE CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S. 
                                  ARMY

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the members of 
the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army for 
being named the ``Best Overall'' AUSA Chapter in the country. Chapter 
President Joe Fitzgerald accepted the award on behalf of chapter 
members during the AUSA National Convention in Washington.
  AUSA is dedicated to supporting the U.S. Army and maintaining a 
strong national defense. AUSA achieves its goals by supporting the 
needs and interests of soldiers, retirees, and family members.
  As the home of Redstone Arsenal, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile 
Command, and numerous defense partners, North Alabama has earned an 
excellent reputation for its role protecting the warfighter and 
defending our national security.
  The Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of AUSA, which was founded in 1959, 
has been a strong advocate and voice for North Alabama's warfighters. 
All of us in North Alabama are very proud of the hard work and 
commitment AUSA has always exhibited.
  Mr. Speaker, this award is wonderful news for our community and I 
rise on behalf of everyone in North Alabama to express our sincere 
congratulations to the members of the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of 
AUSA.

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