[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 27762-27763]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING SSGT. SHAWN MICHAEL ROBERTS, UNITED STATES ARMY FOR HIS 
           INDUCTION INTO THE SGT. AUDIE MURPHY AWARD PROGRAM

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2009

  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate a fine 
Alaskan soldier--SSgt. Shawn Michael Roberts. SSgt. Roberts has 
recently been inducted into the Sgt. Audie Murphy Award program in the 
Army. Sgt. Audie Murphy, for whom this award was named, was a famous 
Hollywood actor, as well as the most decorated American combat soldier 
of World War II. Sgt. Murphy was a courageous warrior and received 
every decoration of valor our country has to offer, including two 
Silver Stars, three Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Service Cross and 
the Medal of Honor. In short, this induction is one of the highest 
honors in the Army and reflects the comparable level of commitment and 
dedication that has been exemplified in SSgt. Roberts' performance.
  It is little wonder, in light of his many accomplishments, that Shawn 
has received this award. Since entering active duty in December 2001 
SSgt. Roberts has served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi 
Freedom, as well as one tour in Bosnia. During his tenure with the

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U.S. Army, Roberts has received numerous medals of commendation, 
including the Iraq Campaign Medal with three campaign stars.
  Alaskans are proud of our military heritage and I am proud that our 
country has such noble defenders. I thank SSgt. Roberts for his service 
to our country and I congratulate him on his induction into this award 
program.

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