[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 13296-13297]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR JASON 
                              RAY WORKMAN

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Petty Officer 
Special Warfare Operator Jason Ray Workman who died August 6th in 
Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Chief Workman was a patriot and a hero 
who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our nation. He 
will be greatly missed.
   Chief Workman was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous 
awards, including two Bronze Star Medals with Valor, Purple Heart 
Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps 
Commendation Medal, two Joint Service Achievement

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Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action 
Ribbons, two Presidential Unit Citations, Navy Unit Commendation, two 
Afghanistan Campaign Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on 
Terrorism Service Medal, and numerous other personal and unit 
decorations.
   Chief Workman is survived by his loving family, friends, and 
teammates.
   His nation owes Chief Workman an enormous debt of gratitude. We are 
honored to have had such an exemplary American fighting for his 
country.
   I wish to extend my condolences to Chief Workman's family, friends, 
and teammates and hope they continue to find solace in his lasting 
impact on his grateful nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

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