[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MR. S. WARD CASSCELLS III

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                             HON. TOM DeLAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 11, 2005

  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mr. S. Ward Casscells III of 
Houston, Texas upon his commission as a lieutenant colonel in the 
United States Army Reserve Medical Corps.
  In accepting this commission, Lt. Colonel Casscells becomes one of 
the brave souls to serve not only as our Nation's defender, but also as 
our ambassador of freedom throughout the world.
  Serving in the United States military is a great gift of self and an 
act of the truest patriotism.
  Through his service, Lt. Colonel Casscells has displayed his 
patriotism and great love for his Nation, while proving his commitment 
and dedication to the cause of freedom.
  This admirable man brings great honor to himself, his family, and his 
community in joining the United States Army Reserve and proving his 
loyalty to family and his commitment to country.
  He is truly a shining example to his peers and, indeed, to all the 
citizens of the United States of America.
  I again congratulate S. Ward Casscells III on joining the United 
States Army Reserve, and I wish him well in his heroic endeavors.

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