[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17565]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER MARTELL OF LAKEWOOD, COLORADO

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Christopher Martell of Lakewood, Colorado, an Army 2nd Lieutenant 
currently serving in Iraq.
  Lieutenant Martell served in the ROTC while at Gonzaga University, 
stating that his ROTC service was the most rewarding part of his entire 
college experience. Following his graduation with a bachelors degree in 
Communications, Lieutenant Martell reported to the Army's 82nd Airborne 
Division where he was assigned to military intelligence.
  Lieutenant Martell has remarked that he has found a strong sense of 
patriotism and brotherhood in the Army. The history and camaraderie 
among his fellow soldiers is truly a sight to behold and has made his 
experience a rewarding one.
  Coming from a proud family history of military service, Lieutenant 
Martell's grandmother, Florence McCann, served in the U.S. Navy WAVES, 
or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, during World War II. 
Mrs. McCann currently resides in Inverness, Florida.
  Mr. Speaker, it is soldiers like Christopher Martell who volunteered 
to protect the freedoms that all Americans hold dear to their hearts. 
While brave men and women like Christopher serve in the name of freedom 
and liberty, his family, friends and loved ones should know that this 
Congress will never forget his sacrifice and commitment.

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