[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5718]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS DANIEL FERGUSON

  (Mr. ROONEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. ROONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sergeant 
First Class Daniel Ferguson.
  Sergeant Ferguson grew up in Polk County, Florida, where he attended 
Mulberry High School and played tight end for the football team. He was 
a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was a member of 
the Future Business Leaders of America. His classmates and teachers 
remember him fondly as a person of great character, kindness, and 
respect.
  After graduating, he joined the Army in 1993. He served with 
distinction in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait, earning a Bronze Star, 
three Meritorious Service Medals, and five Army Commendation Medals, 
amongst many others. He returned from Afghanistan last year.
  Last week, on April 2, Sergeant Ferguson was shot and killed on Fort 
Hood in a tragedy that left three killed and 16 more wounded.
  On behalf of the people of the 17th District of Florida and Florida's 
heartland, I send my deepest condolences to the family of Sergeant 
First Class Ferguson as well as to the families of Sergeant Carlos 
Rodriguez and Sergeant Timothy Owens.

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