[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19722]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING U.S. ARMY SPC. ALVIN K. BEAN UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE ARMY 
                           COMMENDATION MEDAL

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary 
community service of Alvin K. Bean, a resident of Chautauqua County, 
Town of Panama, upon receiving the Army Commendation Medal with valor 
device for a January 6 rescue mission as part of Operation Iraqi 
Freedom.
  The award was given on March 15, 2005. Spc. Bean was honored for his 
gallant actions during the rescue mission of an M2 Bradley that had 
received a devastating hit by an explosive device. The United States 
Army praised Bean saying he showed no regard for his own safety and 
placed the recovery of the M2 Bradley fighting vehicle before himself.
  Mr. Bean has donated countless hours towards improving his community. 
He is hard working and dedicated. His leadership and generosity sets an 
example for us all. That is why, Mr. Speaker, I honor him today.

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