[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21368]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     SALUTE TO GUARDIANS OF FREEDOM

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the Guardians of 
Freedom for their service our great Nation.
  Your Guardians of Freedom is a new program that enables unit 
commanders and Airmen to quickly communicate with people affected by 
and interested in the mobilization and deployment of military people. 
Beyond that, it is designed to tell the story of the American Airmen 
tirelessly fighting the global war on terrorism.
  With this program, commanders can contact and request the support of 
civilian employers, educators, families, members of Congress and local 
government leaders, and the local media when Guard members, Reservists 
and active duty troops get called up for Noble Eagle and Enduring 
Freedom operations in this country and overseas.
  These Guardians of Freedom are being honored by Northrop Grumman with 
a special program, dinner and reception.
  It is with great honor that I stand here today to salute the 
Guardians of Freedom for their help in safeguarding our Nation's 
freedom. Through their contribution, they not only stand as devoted 
American citizens, but serve as an inspiration to others.

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