[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 805]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF PFC. GEORGE GEER

  (Mr. SALAZAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Army 
Private First Class George Geer, who was killed in the line of duty 
while serving his country honorably in Iraq.
  Each day our men and women willingly face unknown dangers as part of 
the effort to promote peace and democracy throughout the world. Their 
individual stories of honor and courage must not be forgotten.
  George Geer was from Cortez, Colorado. On January 17, 2005, Pfc. 
George Geer was killed by a suicide bomber in Iraq. He made the 
ultimate sacrifice for his country. He was 27 years old.
  My heart goes outs to George's parents, Harold and Lois, and to his 
sister, Hope. They too have sacrificed for our Nation. I am humbled by 
their strength and perseverance in the face of such hardship.
  Pfc. George Geer died performing the most noble of deeds, serving and 
protecting his Nation and fellow countrymen. George and his family have 
exhibited a rare form of selflessness and courage. I submit this 
recognition to the U.S. House of Representatives in honor of their 
sacrifice so that Mr. George Geer may live on in memory.

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