[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 25011]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD HONOR GUARD TEAM ON THEIR 
                                VICTORY

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Minnesota 
National Guard Honor Guard team for their victory at the Army's recent 
National Guard Honor Guard competition in Fort Myer, Virginia.
  The competition featured eight of the most elite honor guard teams 
from around the country, testing their knowledge, testing their 
abilities and performing military funeral honors, uniform items and 
other aspects of military honors. Properly honoring the men and women 
who have given their lives and service to the United States demands the 
utmost commitment, attention to detail, and training.
  The Minnesota National Guard holds that commitment in the highest 
regard, and their victory in this competition is a testimony to that 
fact. But as we offer our congratulations to the Minnesota honor guard 
team, let us also remember those who have given their lives in the name 
of the United States of America and continue today to recognize those 
that also work and serve to protect our country each and every day.

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