[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 27, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9188-S9189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       TRIBUTE TO GEN. GORDON R. SULLIVAN, USA, ON HIS RETIREMENT

 Mr. NUNN. Mr. President, as the U.S. Army undergoes a change 
in its top military leadership, I would like to recognize the 
outstanding service of the Army's 32d Chief of Staff, Gen. Gordon R. 
Sullivan. Throughout his tenure as the Army Chief of Staff, General 
Sullivan has worked closely with the Congress and we have found his 
professional military advice invaluable. He is retiring from the Army 
after more than 35 years of service to our Nation.
  General Sullivan has had the unenviable task of leading the Army 
through its largest downsizing in 50 years, while simultaneously 
preparing the Army for the new challenges of the next century. As a 
testament to the success of his efforts, General Sullivan is leaving an 
Army that is trained, disciplined, and proud. His focus on taking care 
of soldiers and their families, on education, and on promoting both 

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realistic field exercises and increasing the use of simulation has made 
the Army ready for what the 21st century may bring. General Sullivan 
has put forth a vision of the Army for the 21st century that will be 
both the guidepost for years to come. He can take great pride in both 
the Army's past accomplishments and future preparedness. General 
Sullivan has essentially led the Army into the 21st century.
  Throughout his career, General Sullivan has distinguished himself in 
numerous command and staff positions with U.S. forces stationed both 
overseas and in the Continental United States. In Asia, he served a 
tour of duty in Korea and two tours of duty in Vietnam. In Europe, his 
assignments included 3d Armored Division's Chief of Staff and the VII 
Corps operations officer. From July 1985 to March 1987 General Sullivan 
served on the NATO staff as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Support of 
Central Army Group in Germany.
  General Sullivan's stateside assignments included serving as the 
assistant commandant of the Armor School at Fort Knox, KY, and deputy 
commandant of the Command and General Staff College at Fort 
Leavenworth, KS. In addition, he served as the commanding general of 
the 1st Infantry Division, ``The Big Red One,'' at Fort Riley, KS. 
Since June 1991, General Sullivan has served in his present assignment 
as the U.S. Army Chief of Staff.
  Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking General 
Sullivan for his honorable service to the people and Army of the United 
States. We wish him and his family Godspeed and all the best in the 
future.


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