Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson Post Office

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Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5385, sponsored by
Representative Ann Wagner of Missouri, to designate the Post Office
located at 55 Grasso Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, as the Sgt. Amanda
N. Pinson Post Office.

Army Sergeant Amanda Pinson died on March 16, 2006, while serving
during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She, along with a fellow soldier, were
killed when a mortar round detonated. She was only 21 years old.

Sergeant Pinson enlisted in the Army after graduating from high
school and was known as a model soldier, a ``breath of fresh air,'' and
wanted to attend college after the military to become a CIA or FBI
agent.

Mr. Speaker, this courageous young woman served her country with
honor and gave her life in defense of our country. It is my honor and
privilege to stand before this body and pay tribute to Sergeant
Pinson's memory and sacrifice. I ask my colleagues to vote in favor of
H.R. 5385.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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