[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14762]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE BAY DEFENSE ALLIANCE

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                            HON. ALLEN BOYD

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2010

  Mr. BOYD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of the Bay Defense Alliance of Bay County, Florida, 
whose members have selflessly dedicated both time and service on behalf 
of the citizens of North Florida in support of the United States Armed 
Forces. More specifically, the Bay Defense Alliance has been critical 
throughout the years in protecting the futures of both the Naval 
Support Activity--Panama City and Tyndall Air Force Base both located 
in the Congressional District that I represent.
  The accomplishments of the Bay Defense Alliance can be seen in 
countless projects throughout our region. They have been responsible 
for having more than $4.5 million in grants awarded to our local bases; 
they have improved community awareness of defense and training issues; 
and they have facilitated direct interaction between members of the 
community and senior military service leaders. The accomplishments of 
the Bay Defense Alliance have helped ensure that the military 
facilities in North Florida remain a cornerstone of the local 
communities for many years to come. The most recent triumph has been 
the addition of a squadron of F-22s to Tyndall Air Force Base. Without 
their constant dedication, vigilance and support, the Air Force surely 
would not have looked so favorably on our region.
  Madam Speaker, when anyone needs an example of true patriotism, they 
need look no further than to this organization of Floridians who 
achieved remarkable success while in humble service to their fellow 
citizens. On behalf of the Congress, I applaud the accomplishments of 
the Bay Defense Alliance and thank its members for their continued 
support for the United States Armed Forces and the citizens of North 
Florida.

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