[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 59 (Friday, May 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 13, 1994]
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                   TRIBUTE TO COL. MICHAEL L. WARNER

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 1994

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor and privilege for me to 
congratulate Col. Michael L. Warner as he retires from the U.S. Army 
following 27 years of outstanding military service.
  Since September 1992, Colonel Warner has been the Commander of Fort 
Dix, NJ. Prior to taking command of this sprawling, multi-faceted post, 
Mike served as the installation's Chief-of-Staff. During this tenure, 
Colonel Warner has been instrumental in transforming Fort Dix from the 
Army's primary entry-level training center to a regional Reserve 
training center. By all accounts, he has achieved unqualified success 
in the realignment of this historic post, demonstrating intellect, 
innovation, and a keen sensitivity to the concerns of both the 
community and military.
  It was during this time of enormous change and heightened community 
stress that I came to know Colonel Warner personally. Our working 
relationship quickly developed into a friendship which I truly value. 
Colonel Warner has always sought what is right for both the Army and 
the local community. For this, Mike, his lovely wife June, and their 
three beautiful daughters have become a welcome part of our community. 
We are very pleased that he and his family will continue to call our 
area ``home.''
  A veteran of the Vietnam war, Colonel Warner volunteered to serve his 
country at a time when many of his contemporaries shunned military 
life. Later, he served overseas in Korea and Germany during the height 
of the cold war.
  Colonel Warner's devotion to country and the Army is evidenced by the 
awards he has so richly earned. These awards include the Legion of 
Merit, two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and the Army Commendation 
Medal.
  Col. Michael L. Warner represents what is so very good about our 
country and our military--an honorable man, a family man, a man who is 
willing to fight for what is right. I offer my personal thanks and the 
thanks of an appreciative nation as he begins a new chapter in his 
life.

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