[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 16, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S6762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  HONORING MAJ. GEN. RONALD E. BROOKS

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of Maj. Gen. Ronald E. Brooks. General Brooks' 
patriotism and service to our country have been impressive. America 
should be proud of his dedication and hard work around the world. I 
would like to elaborate a moment on General Brooks' tremendous career, 
which he will complete this fall.
  General Brooks grew up in Tennessee and began his military service in 
the Reserve Officers Training Corps at East Tennessee State University. 
In 1961, he earned the bachelor of science degree in business 
administration from that institution and was commissioned in the U.S. 
Army. He later earned the master of business administration degree from 
Butler University. General Brooks has also studied at the Army War 
College and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
  General Brooks has a military record of distinction. Beginning as a 
platoon leader in the 2d Infantry Division, General Brooks rose 
steadily in a number of administrative positions. In addition to 
service throughout the United States, he has served as commander of the 
transfer and reception station in Puerto Rico, and as an adjutant 
general in Vietnam and in Europe. The culmination of his distinguished 
work came in 1990, when he assumed command of the U.S. Army Soldier 
Support Center at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana.
  Mr. President, I am pleased today to pay tribute to a great American. 
General Brooks stands as a symbol of American military achievement, and 
it is my privilege to salute his life and work.


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