[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 676]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF U.S. ARMY MASTER SERGEANT JOSEPH J. ANDRES, 
                                  JR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
United States Army Master Sergeant Joseph J. Andres, Jr., who bravely 
and selflessly heeded the call of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice 
on behalf of our country.
  Family, friends and concern for others lined the journey of Sergeant 
Andres' life. He gained personal strength and faith from his family and 
friends, especially his mother and father, Sandra and Joseph J., Sr.; 
his sisters, Deborah, Pamela, Christine, Maureen and Sharon; his 
brothers-in-law, David, Edward and William; his grandparents, Walter 
and Winifred Haders; and, his nieces and nephews, Claire, Brielle, 
Collin, Ryan, Evan and Brandon.
  Sergeant Andres' limitless joy for living, dynamic spirit and 
expansive heart reflected consistently throughout his life, from 
childhood on. He was a 1989 graduate of Padua Franciscan High School 
and studied engineering at the University of Cincinnati before 
enlisting in the Army. Sergeant Andres' seemingly endless reserve of 
energy, joy for living and strong foundation of personal faith, equaled 
his steadfast sense of duty to others and to our country.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Master Sergeant Joseph J. Andres, Jr. I extend my deepest 
condolences to his family members and many friends, especially his 
parents and sisters. The ultimate sacrifice, significant service and 
true heart that illuminated the life of Sergeant Andres will shine 
forever in the hearts and memories of all those who knew him best and 
loved him most--his family and close friends. Sergeant Andres' legacy 
of service and courage will be honored and remembered by the Cleveland 
community and by our entire Nation, today, and for all time.

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