[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 61 (Tuesday, May 17, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 17, 1994]
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    IN HONOR OF LEWIS O. KING'S WORK ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 1994

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
commend the accomplishments of an outstanding individual who has done 
an exceptional job of working for the betterment of the National Guard.
  On April 1, 1994, Mr. Lewis O. King retired as executive director of 
the National Guard Association of Texas after 15 years with the 
association. The National Guard Association of Texas is the largest and 
most active State national guard association in the Nation.
  Lewis King served as associate director after retiring from his 
position as manager of personnel services for the Adjutant General's 
Department, Texas National Guard, in November 1978. He was named 
executive director in January 1987. He is a retired chief warrant 
officer in the Texas Army National Guard with 40 years of service.
  Through his untiring efforts, Mr. King was instrumental in 
establishing and coordinating the Texas Guard Legislative Task Force, 
whose volunteer members work solely for a better National Guard and for 
the defense of this great Nation. Mr. King's initiative, foresight, 
professional knowledge, and keen insight into the complexities of the 
defense legislative process contributed immeasurably to the 
effectiveness of the National Guard, thereby contributing to the 
success of the Nation's defense.
  Lewis King's constant devotion to duty has earned him the respect and 
admiration of all with whom he worked. His high standards of conduct, 
infectious enthusiasm, and indomitable spirit became infused in those 
around him.
  Mr. King has served as executive director of the Texas Committee for 
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, secretary/treasurer of the 
National Guard Executive Directors Association, secretary of the Texas 
Military Forces Museum, is an active member of the National Guard 
Association of the United States and has also served on the Texas 
Committee for the Tiltrotor Technology Task Force. He has received his 
certified association executive [CAE] status from the American Society 
of Association Executives. He and his wife, Pat, are very active 
members of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin, TX.
  Mr. Speaker, I salute Lewis King for his hard work, diligence and 
dedication to the National Guard. He has been the guiding light in 
obtaining modernized equipment and better personnel benefits for the 
members of the guard. His work for the National Guard is not over. He 
will continue his legislative efforts to make sure the National Guard 
is properly equipped to defend our Nation. We all owe him a debt of 
gratitude for his years of dedicated service and join together in 
commending him for showing great foresight and commitment to the 
National Guard. We thank him for his service and wish him all the best 
in his future endeavors.

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