[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 179 (Monday, November 13, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RETIREMENT OF MAJ. GEN. JERRY C. HARRISON

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, Napoleon once said that ``An army 
marches on its stomach.'' While Napoleon was commenting on the need of 
soldiers to have secure and dependable supply lines, combat arms 
personnel also require a multitude of other support services to ensure 
they have the means to accomplish their missions.
  In the U.S. Army, a service of 495,000 men and women, one thinks of 
branches such as quartermaster, transportation, and finance when the 
role of ``support'' is mentioned. One support element that is largely 
unknown outside of Washington, DC, but is critical to the success and 
readiness of our soldiers, is the Army's Legislative Liaison Office. 
For the past 3 years, Maj. Gen. Jerry Harrison has headed this office, 
which represents the Army's interests on Capitol Hill.
  Jerry Harrison's 32-year Army career began with his schooling at the 
U.S. Military Academy, and has included some of the Army's key 
postings. His assignments brought him to many billets, both here and 
abroad, and include Germany, Korea, Washington, DC, and Vietnam, where 
his efforts in defending a firebase earned him a decoration for valor. 
His career assignments reflect a high level of professional competence 
and include valuable command time in some very visible positions, 
perhaps the most prestigious being his tour as commander, 2d Infantry 
Division Artillery.
  As a product of West Point, an institution respected worldwide for 
its high standards, General Harrison had instilled upon him the 
importance of education, and throughout his career, he sought 
additional civilian and military educational opportunities. A 
commissioned officer in the field artillery, he graduated from the 
field artillery basic and advanced courses; the infantry officer 
advanced course; the Command and General Staff College; and earned a 
master's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also 
returned to his alma mater to teach in the department of mechanics.
  Mr. President, today's warrior is an individual who is educated, fit, 
adept at many different tasks, and a patriot. Gen. Jerry Harrison 
certainly possesses these characteristics. As the chairman of the 
Senate Armed Services Committee, I am pleased to offer him my 
congratulations on a distinguished career, and I wish him good health 
and happiness in the years ahead.
  Mr. WARNER addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Virginia.

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