[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 143 (Wednesday, October 5, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 5, 1994]
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                   TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. ANSEL STROUD

  Mr. BREAUX. Mr. President, I rise this morning to pay tribute to a 
good friend and one of my State's most distinguished citizens and 
military officers, Maj. Gen. Ansel Stroud, who recently reached an 
important milestone in his career. Earlier this year, Buddy Stroud 
completed 50 years of exemplary military service. As adjutant general 
of Louisiana since 1980, General Stroud is a popular, respected and 
well-known figure throughout Louisiana. Under his able command, the 
Louisiana National Guard has enjoyed widespread popular support and has 
become recognized as a crucial lifeline in times of crisis in our 
State.
  Just 2 years ago, when Hurricane Andrew pounded the south Louisiana 
coast and inflicted heavy damage on a number of communities from the 
New Orleans area west to Lafayette, General Stroud and his National 
Guard were on the scene almost immediately. I dare say that without 
General Stroud's leadership--and the dedicated, hardworking guardsmen 
under his command--Louisiana's recovery from Andrew would have been 
much more painful and prolonged.
  The Louisiana military personnel under General Stroud's command also 
distinguished themselves in another endeavor. During 1990-91, more than 
6,400 men and women were activated for duty in Desert Shield/Desert 
Storm in the Persian Gulf. In all, 2,000 Louisiana Guardsmen saw duty 
in the Persian Gulf war. Our Nation and the people of Kuwait owe these 
men and women--and thousands of other guardsmen from other States--our 
sincere gratitude for their service in this noble cause.
  And all of us owe Buddy Stroud our thanks for what he has done over 
the years to ensure that Louisiana's military reserves are among the 
best trained and most devoted men and women in our Nation's military.
  Buddy Stroud was born on April 5, 1927 in Shreveport, LA. After his 
high school graduation, he attended college at Baylor and Texas A&M and 
graduated with his B.S. degree from the University of the State of New 
York. His long and distinguished military career began with his 
enlistment in the Army in 1944 and culminated in 1981 with his 
promotion to the rank of major general.
  In addition, General Stroud has served his Nation in a number of 
other capacities. He is former president of the National Guard 
Association of the United States and has served on that organization's 
executive council for the last 4 years. He is also the current 
president of the Adjutants General Association of the United States.
  Among General Stroud's professional achievements is a 1977 study 
which he directed for the Department of the Army on full-time training 
and administration for the Army Guard and the Army Reserve. The study, 
known as the Stroud Study, was accepted by the Army as a guideline for 
requirements of the National Guard and Army Reserve for full-time 
manning programs and was the basis for launching the AGR Program.
  Mr. President, in a day when heroes are so hard to come by, I suggest 
that men like Buddy Stroud should be held up as role models for all our 
young people. His discipline, his work ethic, his leadership and his 
love of his country all make Buddy Stroud a truly extraordinary 
American.
  I know I speak for all Louisianians and all Americans when I salute 
General Stroud for his half century of distinguished service to his 
country and his State.

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