[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4287]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING FIRST SERGEANT MICHAEL MATTHEWS

  (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today, I recognize an American who 
has given so much to our community and our country.
  In January of this year, Michael Matthews of the Roswell, Georgia, 
Police Department was named the 2005 Officer of the Year for his work 
as a patrol officer and SWAT team member. When Officer Matthews is not 
serving the Roswell Police Department, he dedicates his time to protect 
America as a member of the Army National Guard.
  On August 30 of last year, First Sergeant Matthews was on patrol in 
Iraq when his convoy was struck by an IED. Suffering injuries requiring 
surgery, First Sergeant Matthews received the Purple Heart for being 
wounded in combat. The deepest gratitude of the American people go to 
First Sergeant Matthews and his fellow soldiers.
  True patriots are protecting and serving their local communities, as 
well as our country at large. As these brave men and women stand on the 
front lines of the war on terrorism, there should be no limit to the 
time and opportunities we take here at home to remind the American 
people of their courageous and selfless acts.

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