[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 126 (Monday, September 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 12, 1994]
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                  TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. JERRY A. WHITE

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                    HON. MICHAEL A. ``MAC'' COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 12, 1994

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career 
and service of one of this country's most distinguished military 
leaders, Maj. Gen. Jerry A. White.
  Born in Raven Rock, WV, Major General White has dedicated his life to 
the service of his country. Most recently, Major General White has 
served as commander of the United States Army Infantry Center at Fort 
Benning, GA. There, he has overseen the difficult duty of maintaining 
the most efficient, effective fighting force in the world on a too 
rapidly reduced budget.
  Throughout his career, Major General White has been the recipient of 
numerous awards and decorations, among which include the Silver Star, 
the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the Bronze 
Star.
  What has always struck me personally about Major General White has 
been his concern for his soldiers. Many have dubbed him as the 
``Soldier's Soldier,'' a badge I am sure he would display with pride 
above all his other countless awards and decorations.
  I have seen and met many soldiers in my frequent trips to Fort 
Benning, and I can tell you that his presence will be sorely missed. 
His career should serve as a model of service to his soldiers and his 
country, which he holds in equal regard.
  It is always a sad day when a man of such high esteem retires his 
command. But I am confident that his leadership by example over the 
years have groomed a future generation of leaders who will carry on 
Major General White's commitment to the defense of the freedoms of 
every American.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Georgia's Third Congressional 
District, I say thank you to Major General White for a long and 
distinguished career and to his wife, Linda, for her equal devotion and 
service to country.

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