Kenny Marchant: “H.R. 6078 as introduced by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Brady) would designate the post office in Woodville, Texas, as…”

“H.R. 6078 as introduced by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Brady) would designate the post office in Woodville, Texas, as the ``Chuck Fortenberry Post Office.' Chief Warrant Officer Fortenberry was a 19 rac{1}{2}-year Army veteran who was serving with the 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, out of Fort Hood, Texas. During the course of his distinguished career, he also served in the 82nd Airborne Division, became an Army Ranger, and worked in Alaska before joining the warrant officer program to fly helicopters. Officer Fortenberry was killed on Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004, when his AH-64 Apache helicopter was shot down over Baghdad. On that Sunday, a convoy traveling through Baghdad en route to Fallujah came under enemy fire. Someone on the ground called for air support, and Fortenberry and his partner, Chief Warrant Officer Lawrence ``Shane'' Colton, responded within moments. The convoy was saved, but their helicopter was shot down. Officer Fortenberry and his crewman paid the ultimate price for their country and their comrades, and I hope all members will join me in supporting this bill to honor such bravery and sacrifice.”