[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15450]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      TO RECOGNIZE ALEXANDER HUMMEL AND THE KEYSTONE IRON WARRIORS

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Alexander Hummel, an 
inspiring, impressive 9-year-old from Pennsylvania who founded the 
Keystone Iron Warriors organization to help our veterans. Alexander is 
passionately dedicated to serving the needs of veterans and active duty 
personnel. He also dreams of becoming a U.S. Marine.
  The Keystone Iron Warriors works to provide support and resources to 
veterans and their families who deal with the physical and mental 
trauma of returning from combat. The Iron Warriors rely on community 
support, generous donations, and the unified goal of giving back to 
those who have selflessly served our country. Community contributions 
go to providing service canines, transportation, and assistance with 
medical bills to alleviate some of the challenges that face our 
veterans. Alexander's Iron Warriors also provide friendship and 
comradery for those who have returned home. None of it would have 
happened without Alexander's leadership and generosity.
  Mr. Speaker, I honor Alexander Hummel and the Keystone Iron Warriors 
for their dedication to serving and honoring our Nation's heroes. I 
applaud this young man's strength and thank him for the invaluable work 
he continues to do for our veterans.

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