[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 103 (Friday, July 12, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1267-E1268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING BRIG. GEN. PAUL D. MONROE, JR. FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 1996

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
achievement of Brig. Gen. Paul D. Monroe, Jr. of the California 
National Guard. General Monroe is the assistant adjutant general of the 
California National Guard's Plans and Mobilization Office

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and has demonstrated excellence in both his military and community 
work.
  General Monroe began his military career in 1957 upon enlistment into 
the U.S. Army. He was released from active duty in August 1960 and 
enlisted in the California Army National Guard in 1961. While serving 
in the National Guard, General Monroe has held the posts of second 
lieutenant, signal company commander, signal platoon leader, signal 
battalion staff officer, and assistant operations officer. He has also 
held battalion staff assignments in the brigades support battalion. He 
was appointed to his current assignment as the assistant adjutant 
general for plans and mobilization in 1994 and was promoted to his 
current rank as Brigadier general in 1995.
  General Monroe's military service has earned him numerous 
distinctions. Among his decorations and awards are the Army Meritorious 
Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, 
National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement 
Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal; California State Medal of Merit, and 
the California Service Medal.
  In addition to being a highly decorated military officer, General 
Monroe has also been an active and valued member of his community. He 
has chaired the bay area chapter of the March of Dimes and has also 
volunteered his time with the Easter Seal Foundation, Boy Scouts of 
America, National Guard Association of the United States, U.S. Army War 
College Alumni Association, American Business Association, and the 
Association of Public Administrators.
  General Monroe has done an outstanding job of serving our country and 
local community. His efforts are praiseworthy and he should be 
commended for all his community and military achievements.

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