[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19955]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO ARMY SPECIALIST TOCCARA RENEE GREEN

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2005

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Army 
Specialist Toccara Renee Green.
  Toccara Green served in the Army's 57th Transportation Company, 584th 
Corps Support Battalion, headquartered at Fort Drum, NY. A talented and 
dedicated soldier, Specialist Green began her commitment to the U.S. 
Armed Forces at an early age. While a student at Forest Park Senior 
High School, Specialist Green spent four years in the Reserve Officers' 
Training Corps, where she was promoted to executive officer.
  After her first year at Norfolk State University, Specialist Green 
decided to expedite her dream of serving in the Armed forces and 
enlisted in the Army. She served for nine months in Kuwait before 
beginning her first tour of Iraq as a motor and transport operator. 
Specialist Green was four months from completion of her second tour of 
Iraq when she was killed by a roadside bomb that detonated near her 
convoy in Al Asad on August 14, 2005.
  Through her honor and service, Specialist Green dedicated her life to 
fighting for liberty so that others might taste the freedom that 
democracy brings. It is these ideals that America most cherishes, and 
that Specialist Green herself advanced.
  Specialist Green's determination, enthusiasm, and ability to inspire 
others will be remembered by all who were privileged to know her. Mr. 
Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Specialist Green 
and the incredible sacrifice she made for her country.

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