U.S. Representative

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, today delivered the following statement on the House Floor to introduce H.R. 5089, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office.”

For a copy of the bill, please click here.

As prepared for delivery:

Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of a brave soldier and to recognize his dedication to serving his fellow man.

His name is Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson.

Sergeant Ferguson was one of the three service members whose lives were tragically taken on April 2^nd, 2014 in Fort Hood, Texas.

A shooter shook the entire nation on that somber day, when he turned his weapon against his own military community.

We must never forget those who were lost and must remain ever vigilant to provide medical attention to all veterans in need.

Sergeant Ferguson was a hero to our nation.

He demonstrated sovereign loyalty and selflessness on the horrific day of the shooting.

When shots rang out, Sergeant Ferguson, without hesitation, blocked a set of unlocked doors to deflect the attacker’s advancement into the room where his comrades remained; literally shielding them from the dangers of the shooter.

Sergeant Ferguson’s first instinct was to protect and with that, he saved many uniformed soldiers.

Grievously, he succumbed to his wounds and left behind the broken hearts of loved ones, but his brave actions will live on forever.

It’s heroes like Sergeant Ferguson who we need not forget, but rather we must continue to honor his courage.

Today I stand in support of  H.R. 5089, a bill I introduced that will name the post office located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida in honor of Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson.

His respected name and brave actions will never be forgotten.

A veteran of Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Sergeant Ferguson will remain in the hearts of his family, friends, and in the military community.

Please join me in paying respect to Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson for his immeasurable adherence to “Duty, Honor, and Country”.

His name should be voiced for years to come.

With that, Madam Speaker, I yield the floor.

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