[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO COL. LINWOOD H. ``WOODY'' SNELL, JR.

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                           HON. TERRY EVERETT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 5, 1996

  Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the achievements 
of Col. Linwood H. ``Woody'' Snell, Jr., upon his retirement from the 
Air Force after 30 years of exemplary service. Colonel Snell began his 
career as a distinguished graduate of the North Carolina State Reserve 
Officer Training School, and will end his service as the commandant of 
the Air Force Human Resource Management School at the Air University in 
Montgomery, AL.
  Among Colonel Snell's many assignments was as the chief of the 
Inquiries Division and later as the associate director of the Office of 
Legislative Liaison for the Secretary of the Air Force. His complete 
understanding of the legislative process, along with his sound 
judgment, greatly benefited the Congress, the Air Force and the Nation.
  Colonel Snell continued to demonstrate his leadership abilities when 
he assumed command of the 363d Combat Support Group at Shaw AFB in 
South Carolina. His leadership skills were further honed as the 
Assistant Chief of Staff for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe, followed by 
a stint as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel for the U.S. Air 
Forces, Europe, Ramstein AB, Germany.
  Woody has served the Air Force with great distinction, and has earned 
our respect and gratitude for his many years of service to our Nation's 
defense. My colleagues and I bid Woody a fond farewell, and wish he and 
his family the very best as they move on to face new challenges and 
rewards.

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