[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 157 (Wednesday, October 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1924-E1925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO COL. ERNEST R. ZUICK

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 11, 1995

  Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Col. 
Ernest R. Zuick, who will retire from the California Air National Guard 
on November 1, 1995, after completing a long and distinguished career 
of more than 37 years of service to our Nation, including 13 years 
service as an adjunct staff member of the Reserve Forces Policy Board 
in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. I want to take a few minutes 
to highlight some of his accomplishments.
  Colonel joined the California Air National Guard as an airman basic 
on May 17, 1958, and rose to the grade of staff sergeant. After 
completing over 10 years enlisted service, he was appointed as a first 
lieutenant on March 31, 1969. He subsequently rose through the 
commissioned ranks and was promoted to the grade of colonel on December 
31, 1984. His 

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military positions during that period included administrative clerk, 
administrative officer, public affairs officer, administrative 
management officer and education and training officer.
  Colonel Zuick has served on State active duty for the California 
State Military Department since June 1, 1976. He joined the office of 
the adjutant general, Sacramento, as an administrative services officer 
and has served the adjutant general in a number of other capacities 
since that time including deputy assistant chief of staff, air 
division; personnel services officer; personnel services officer; 
training officer; and chief, offices of policy and liaison. In the 
latter capacity, Colonel Zuick has overall responsibility for 
legislative research and coordination and legislative inquiry response 
and complaint resolution on matters pertaining to the California State 
Military Department, including liaison with State and Federal 
legislators, the Governor's office, and other State and Federal 
agencies. The chief, office of policy and liaison is a member of the 
adjutant general's special staff and reports directly to the assistant 
adjutant general and the adjutant general.
  Colonel Zuick has also served as a member of the adjunct staff of the 
Reserve Forces Policy Board, Office of the Secretary of Defense, from 
1982 to present, serving as publications editor of Reserve Component 
Programs, the Board's annual report to the President and the Congress. 
In addition, Colonel Zuick assisted in the preparation and publication 
of a report commemorating the Reserve Forces Policy Board's 40th 
anniversary, providing a permanent history of the contributions of the 
Reserve Forces Policy Board to the defense of our Nation. His 
performance of duty in each of these assignments was exemplary. This 
assignment represents the longest tenure that any member of the 
California National Guard has served with the Office of the Secretary 
of Defense. Additionally, he is the only staff member of the California 
Air National Guard to wear the Office of the Secretary of Defense 
Identification Badge.

  His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 
Meritorious Service Medal, Joint service Commendation Medal, Air Force 
Commendation Medal/1 Device, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air 
Force Organizational Excellence Award/2 Devices, Air Reserve Forces 
Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force 
Longevity Service Award/6 Devices, Armed Forces Reserve Medal/1 Device, 
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Medal 
of Merit/3d Award, California Commendation Medal/2nd Award, Governor's 
Outstanding Unit Award/2d Award, State Service Medal/6th Award, 
California Drill Attendance/31st Award, and numerous other awards and 
decorations.
  Colonel Zuick's civilian education includes a bachelor of arts degree 
in art from Fresno State College; a master of arts degree in art 
education, also from Fresno State College; a master of public 
administration degree from Auburn University, and secondary and 
community college teaching credentials. His military education includes 
the Air Command and Staff College, the Air War College, and the 
National Defense Strategy Seminar.
  Colonel Zuick resides in Carmichael, CA, with his wife, Johnnie. He 
is a member and former president of the National Guard Association of 
California, the National Guard Association of the United States, the 
Air Force Association, and the Association of the United States Army.
  Mr. Speaker, Colonel Zuick is an extraordinary officer. I have been 
impressed by his outstanding service and contributions to our Nation by 
his service in our Armed Forces. As he prepares to retire from military 
service, I congratulate and thank him for his many years of outstanding 
service to our Nation and extend my best wishes for his future 
endeavors.

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