Blake Farenthold: “I am truly grateful for the brave and heroic service of Specialist Morris and the countless other veterans who sacrifice…”

“I am truly grateful for the brave and heroic service of Specialist Morris and the countless other veterans who sacrifice their time, the families that sacrifice their time, and the bravery and courage of all our veterans in serving our country and protecting our freedom. It is true that freedom is not free; and veterans like Specialist Matthew Troy Morris, whom we're proposing to name this post office after, are perfect examples of the bravery and courage of the American military. Specialist Morris was born on July 16, 1984, in Fairfax, Virginia. He later attended Cedar Park High School in Cedar Park, Texas. Specialist Morris was in Iraq, serving as part of the Army's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division based out of Fort Hood. Tragically, on April 6, 2008, at just 23 years of age, Specialist Morris was killed when the vehicle he was riding in hit an improvised makeshift bomb. Specialist Morris left behind his parents, three siblings, a fiancee, and dozens of other family and friends. For the bravery, courage, and heroism he displayed, Specialist Morris was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and National Service Defense Medal. Mr. Speaker, our Nation is eternally grateful for his sacrifice, and I urge all Members to join me in strong support of this bill. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Westmoreland).…”