[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24967]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE SUSSEX COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 4, 2005

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring attention and 
pay tribute to Sussex County, New Jersey, for their efforts to 
recognize the heroic feats of our region. In the historic downtown 
square of Newton, New Jersey, a 34-inch-diameter cast bell is engraved 
with the words ``Sussex County Veterans Memorial 2005.'' This memorial 
is long overdue, but truly represents the liberty, freedom and 
democracy our brave men and women in the armed forces have fought for. 
What better time to present this memorial than on the occasion when our 
Nation pays our respects to our defenders of liberty on Veterans Day.
  Defending our country by serving in the armed forces is one of the 
most commendable achievements and deserves our utmost gratitude and 
respect. America's armed forces have time and again fought to protect 
our homeland and bring freedom and prosperity to the entire world.
  We must never forget the sacrifices of these men and women and every 
effort must be made to ensure that our veterans and all they fought for 
are never forgotten. The Sussex County Veterans Memorial will remind 
all Americans of the monumental accomplishments our soldiers have made 
throughout history. They will be honored, admired and remembered 
forever.
  It is with extreme reverence that I offer my sincerest gratitude to 
the veterans of Sussex County, New Jersey.

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