On the recordApril 28, 2014
Today I rise to honor the United States Army Reserve, which this week celebrates 106 years of service defending our country. For generations, the Army Reserve has played an essential role in the defense of this Nation. These citizen-soldiers are also actively engaged citizens in every community throughout the country. They continue to be a true testament to America's All-Volunteer Armed Forces. Most reservists must strike a balance between family life, full-time employment, and the growing demands of serving in our Nation's professional Army. This upcoming weekend I will have the honor of meeting with several Army Reserve units throughout Pennsylvania to highlight the important role that these men and women play in our national defense and also our local communities. Mr. Speaker, I commend the Army Reserve for continuing to play an important role in the defense of our great Nation. I rise and reiterate how very proud we are of these men and women and all that they do for our country and to wish a special 106th birthday to our Army Reserve. ____________________
