[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1784]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 1000TH STRYKER ASSEMBLED AT THE ANNISTON ARMY 
                                 DEPOT

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2005

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the employees at the Anniston Army Depot who have reached an important 
milestone on behalf of our Nation's military.
  On January 12, 2005, the 1000th Stryker was assembled at the Anniston 
Army Depot. This was a proud day for the citizens of northeast Alabama, 
Mr. Speaker, and was the direct result of the hard work and dedication 
of thousands of workers from across our community.
  Assembled right here in Calhoun County, the Stryker is a 
transformational vehicle that will help protect our forces far into the 
21st century. The troop carrier is part of a new generation of wheeled 
vehicles for our military, and will allow the Army to more safely and 
efficiently transport soldiers on the field of battle.
  Not only has the Stryker proven its tactical value in Iraq, Mr. 
Speaker, but it has also helped better protect the lives of countless 
soldiers. Knowing Alabama workers helped make this advancement possible 
is a great honor for our community.
  I salute the employees of the Anniston Army Depot for their ongoing 
dedication to the Stryker project, and thank them for their service to 
our Nation and to our men and women serving on the front lines 
overseas.

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