[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15435]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO EMANUEL TURNER OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FL

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Emanuel Turner from Hernando County, Florida, who is retiring from the 
military after twenty-five years of service to our country.
  Mr. Turner was born in Jackson, Mississippi on July 3, 1957 to 
Emanuel Turner Sr. and Marie Ellis. After graduating with a Bachelor's 
Degree from Jackson State University in June, 1981, Mr. Turner met and 
married Jarry Dean. Soon thereafter, he joined the Army to support his 
wife and later their two children, Emanuel III and Courtney Marie.
  During his active duty in the United States Army from 1981 to 2006, 
Mr. Turner was stationed in several different locations around the 
country including Germany, Kentucky, Texas, Kuwait, Hawaii, Michigan, 
and Georgia. These frequent relocations could not have been easy for 
Mr. Turner or his family, and his willingness to remain dedicated to 
this country is commendable.
  Serving with the 25th Infantry Division, the 3rd Infantry Division, 
and the Personnel Service Detachment, Mr. Turner participated admirably 
in Operation Restore Democracy, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation 
Desert Storm. His involvement in these missions shows his commitment to 
the United States and our fight to advance the cause of freedom.
  Also during his service, Mr. Turner met and married his current wife, 
Flora Nathan of Brooksville, Florida. They now reside in Hernando 
County with their three step-children and four grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of Mr. Turner's retirement, I would like 
to thank him for his service to this country and the sacrifices he has 
made on behalf of the American people. Without his service our Nation 
would not be as strong as it is today.

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