[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S7942]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     TRIBUTE TO GEN. GORDON R. SULLIVAN, CHIEF OF STAFF, U.S. ARMY

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize one of our 
country's finest soldiers, Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, the Chief of Staff 
of the Army, who is retiring after a distinguished 36-year career.
  General Sullivan began his service in 1959 when he was commissioned a 
second lieutenant of armor upon graduation from Norwich University. He 
commanded troops at every level from platoon to division, including the 
1st Infantry Division, and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He also 
spent an extensive amount of time overseas, serving four tours in 
Euorpe and one in Korea.
  General Sullivan held a number of increasingly important duty 
positions at the corps, NATO, and Department of the Army levels. He 
influenced a generation of leaders at the Command and General Staff 
College, where he served as the Deputy Commandant. Throughout his 
career he exemplified selfless devotion to duty and totally committed 
leadership.
  I believe history will show that General Sullivan led the Army 
through one of its most challenging periods with exceptional skill, 
courage, and wisdom. Most importantly, he preserved the Army and its 
high standards of excellence during the turbulent post-cold-war 
drawdown, and positioned the Army for the future. He is widely and 
rightly acknowledged as a visionary thinker, both within military and 
private industry circles. The Army of the 21st century will regard 
General Sullivan as the bold, courageous architect of a preeminent 
military force which is able to apply technology to maximum advantage.
  Mr. President, our Nation owes General Sullivan its deepest 
appreciation for his truly distinguished service. I wish him and his 
wife, Gay, continued success and happiness in all future endeavors.


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