[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17575]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING KEVIN JUSTICE OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA

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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 
Kevin Justice of Citrus County, Florida, an Army Chief Warrant Officer 
with More than twenty-four years of service.
  Chief Warrant Officer Justice is a graduate of Hernando High School 
and the Florida Military Academy, where he attended Officer Candidate 
School. When he is not deployed overseas, Kevin attends the First 
United Methodist Church and tries to find time for a round of golf. 
During his many missions abroad, he sets up a web cam to keep in touch 
with his wife Shannan, his two children, Nickolus and Hillery and his 
parents Jay and Mary Justice.
  One of the benefits of being in service for Kevin is the opportunity 
to travel to many countries, including the United Arab Emirates, 
England, Afghanistan, and the Netherlands. While serving in Operation 
Enduring Freedom, Kevin was awarded the Bronze Star for justifying the 
need for additional troops and rotating soldiers in the field.
  As a member of the Florida National Guard, Kevin has been deployed 
for many of the hurricanes that have struck Florida's shores, including 
Andrew, Charlie, Jeanne and Ivan. Kevin served primarily as a liaison 
for military assistance and was the go to person to acquire supplies. 
He went to Oakley Fruit Company to request the use of their tankers to 
provide purified water to dialysis patients.
  One of Kevin's highest honors is his membership in the Royal Order of 
Saint Barbara, an honorary military society of the United States Field 
Artillery. Both U.S. Marine and Army field artillery, along with their 
military and civilian supporters, are eligible for membership. The 
order links field artillerymen of the past and present in a brotherhood 
of professionalism, selfless service and sacrifice symbolized by Saint 
Barbara.
  Mr. Speaker, it is soldiers like Kevin Justice who volunteer to 
protect the freedoms that all Americans hold dear to their hearts. 
While brave men and women like Kevin 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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