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Military Spouses: Amanda Conley
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| January 26th, 2005 |
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The Honorable Jeff Miller of Florida
Extension of Remarks
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to extend my thanks to Amanda Conley for her faithful and selfless dedication to our country.
On a daily basis, we are reminded of the tremendous costs that freedom often requires. Throughout the history of the United States of America, men, woman and families have given their all to further our constitutional hopes and dreams.
For thirty-six years, Amanda Conley has tirelessly supported the men of her family. Born on-base the daughter of a Navy Chaplain, Mrs. Conley grew up in the midst of great men and women that served and protected our nation from enemies both foreign and domestic. Through three deployments to the Mediterranean and a year-long assignment to the jungles of Vietnam, as well as countless assignments to various destinations, Mrs. Conley endured what seemed like endless separation from her father.
As her father’s service in the Navy came to an end, Mrs. Conley re-dedicated her support to the United States military by becoming a Navy wife. She endured the same sporadic deployments and nights alone as had marked her childhood, including a tour in the Persian Gulf and six years as a single mother while her husband Steve was assigned to recruiting duty.
Every day United States servicemen and women serve with fervency and zeal due in large part to the continued support of their spouses and loved ones. Troop morale stems from the loyal and endless efforts and sacrifices of their loved ones on the homefront, those who benefit from freedom each day because of what their husbands, wives, daughters and sons contribute through their service.
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, we are humbled by and appreciative to men and women like Mrs. Amanda Conley, who are willing to sacrifice and support those that they love to ensure the future of our great nation.
To military spouses and families everywhere, thank you. We owe you a heartfelt debt of gratitude.
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