[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13298]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR KEVIN 
                             ARTHUR HOUSTON

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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 Kevin Arthur Houston who died August 6th in 
Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Chief Houston was a patriot and a hero 
who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our Nation. He 
will be greatly missed.
   Chief Houston was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous 
awards, including three Bronze Star Medals with Valor, two Purple Heart 
Medals, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation 
Medal with Valor, three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Navy 
and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, two 
Presidential Unit Citations, three Afghanistan Campaign Medals, Iraq 
Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War 
on Terrorism Service Medal, and numerous other personal and unit 
decorations.
   Chief Houston is survived by his loving family, friends, and 
teammates.
   His Nation owes Chief Houston 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 Houston'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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