[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 4563-4564]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     SHOW OF SUPPORT MILITARY HUNT

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 22, 2010

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, today I want to show appreciation to 
an organization that is doing something unique for our wounded 
warriors. Show of Support Military Hunt honors men and women from 
different branches of service with a Texas way of saying ``Thank 
Ya'll.'' We Texans love to hunt. It's

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a way of life in the South and Terry Johnson founded an idea to thank 
these brave men and women who sacrificed so much with all expenses paid 
guided hunts.
  Terry wrote letters and made calls to get people on board. He sought 
to bring awareness to outdoor sports while showing his gratitude to our 
warriors. The first hunt began in 2002 with only two soldiers. Now, due 
to overwhelming support, over 50 wounded soldiers released from duty 
have been on one of these memorable hunts. Everything is donated; the 
land to hunt on, rifles and ammunition, hunting gear, airfare if they 
are flying in from another state, and anything else that may be 
required. Not to be left out, they also pay tribute to the families of 
the soldiers.
  While the men are hunting, the wives are treated to a day on the 
town. The Show of Support Military Hunt, ``Hunt for Heroes'' has 
brought about a new way for the public to offer its thanks and I cannot 
imagine a more noble cause.

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