[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4754]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR VICTOR ANGRY 
                AND IN APPRECIATION OF MILITARY FAMILIES

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 30, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Command Sergeant Major Victor Angry on the occasion of his retirement 
following more than 23 years of service in our United States Army 
National Guard. SGT. MAJ. Angry joined the Army National Guard in 1987, 
following in the footsteps of his brothers who also served our country 
in uniform. SGT. MAJ. Angry was just 19 years of age when he enlisted. 
Raised in an urban and poor environment, SGT. MAJ. Angry found himself 
with few dreams, little passion, and deflated hopes, and thought that 
he was just ``taking a job'' for four years. That ``job'' became an 
extraordinarily successful career in which SGT. MAJ. Angry has become a 
part of history.
  Attaining the rank Command Sergeant Major is the epitome of success 
in the Army National Guard. It is the highest rank possible, with the 
exception of Sergeant Major of the Army, for enlisted soldiers and 
there is no greater honor. SGT. MAJ. Victor Angry was the very first 
African American to achieve this rank and he has become a role model 
and inspiration for other young men and women, especially those who 
face personal challenges.
  SGT. MAJ. Angry has a role model of his own--his wife Michelle. The 
life of a servicemember can be very difficult, especially on his 
family. Frequent moves or deployments, becoming re-established in a new 
community, guiding your children through the pain of leaving old 
friends and trying to fit in yet again are just a few of the issues 
that are faced. Michelle has not only guided her family through these 
changes, she has aided so many other children along the way. Michelle 
has been instrumental in the development and success of the Fort 
Belvoir Family Childcare Program where her nurture, patience, and 
intelligence have contributed immeasurably to the growth and security 
of the children of our soldiers. Michelle has become a ``Star 
Provider'' and has rightfully earned the praise of so many including 
Evelyn Flores, Family Child Care Director, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
  I believe that SGT. MAJ. Angry would agree that without the 
unconditional love and support of his wife Michelle and his children 
Dominique and Alexxyus, his professional success in the U.S. Army Guard 
would not have been possible.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Command 
Sergeant Angry on the occasion of his retirement and in thanking him 
for his service to our country. I also commend Michelle Angry and all 
military spouses and families throughout our country. They are truly 
the unsung heroes. Our armed services would suffer greatly without the 
eternal support of their families, and I thank Michelle and all 
military families for their sacrifices.

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