[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 15 (Monday, February 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. DAVID SCHOCK

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                       HON. WALTER B. JONES, JR.

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 1, 1996

  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute to a great American, a great 
Army officer, and a greater soldier. Last month Lt. Col. David Schock 
completed over 24 years of dedicated service to our country. As a 
soldier, leader and finally as a trusted member of the Army's Office of 
Congressional Liaison, House Division, he has provided dedicated and 
distinguished service.
  Today as we honor his retirement, we reflect on the outstanding 
career which David started in 1972 when he enlisted in the Army. Less 
than 2 years later, David successfully completed Officer Candidate 
School and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the infantry. 
David went on to complete the Rotary Wing Aviator Course and became 
proficient in the AH1 Cobra, CH47 Chinook, UH1 Huey, and OH58 Scout. 
Over the course of the past 24 years, he served in a variety of 
exceptionally challenging troop and staff assignments in the United 
States, Hawaii, and Alaska. His positions of leadership include 
Aviation Section Commander, Aviation Platoon Leader, Aviation Company 
Commander, and Squadron Executive.
  As a staff officer he saw duty in many tough and challenging 
assignments to include Brigade and Battalion Personnel Officer and 
Battalion Intelligence Officer, validating the confidence the Army 
placed in his demonstrated abilities. After serving in the field with 
many aviation units, David Schock demonstrated his superb 
organizational skills while serving as the Aviation Branch Assignments 
Officers and as the Combat Arms Division Coordinator for the U.S. Army 
Military Personnel Command. His selection as a headquarters, Department 
of the Army Staff Officer further demonstrated the high regard in which 
David is held by the leadership of the Army. This led to his final 
assignment as a Congressional Liaison Officer for the Secretary of the 
Army, first in programs working personnel issued and lastly in the 
House Liaison Division.
  During David Schock's tour in Army Legislative Liaison, he guided the 
Army's relationship with a wide variety of Committees and individual 
Members of Congress. His ability to remain calm and focused during a 
period of tremendous change was demonstrated continually in his 
dealings with both Members of Congress, Professional Staff and Personal 
Staff. Through David Schock's involvement with the Speaker of the House 
and his Staff and the House National Security and International 
Relations Committees, he ensured that the very best service was 
provided to the Congress and that the Army and its programs were 
professionally represented.
  David Schock's career reflects a commitment to our Nation, 
characterized by dedicated selfless service, love for the Army and a 
commitment to excellence. Lieutenant Colonel David Schock's 
performance, almost a quarter of a century of service, personifies the 
traits of courage, competency, and integrity that our Nation has come 
to expect from its Army Officers. On behalf of the Congress of the 
United States and the people of this great Nation, I offer our 
heartfelt appreciation and best wishes for a soldier who served his 
country so admirably.

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