On the recordDecember 17, 2010
I am very honored to join in with my colleague Congressman Cuellar in support of this legislation which was introduced by Senator Saxby Chambliss. I know that it has been championed by Congressman Lynn Westmoreland. I particularly have an interest in recognizing Lieutenant Collins. I am very grateful, myself, to be the son of a Flying Tiger. I am very grateful to have served for 31 years in the Army Guard and Reserve. In fact, I was stationed many summers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, so I identify with the 3rd Infantry Division. I am particularly grateful that I have four sons currently serving in the military. Two of my sons have served in Iraq. And so I know the great efforts of our troops and the sacrifices of military families. His obituary truly indicates an extraordinary young person: 'First Lieutenant Robert Wilson Collins of Tyrone, Georgia, was killed in action on April 7, 2010, in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.'
