[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                 Nomination of Colonel John E. Barnette

  Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I am pleased that the President has 
nominated Colonel John E. Barnette for the rank of Brigadier General. 
Colonel Barnette, a native of Princeton, West Virginia, earned an 
undergraduate degree from West Virginia State College, a master's 
degree from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies, and a Doctoral 
degree from West Virginia University.
  Colonel Barnette has held many responsible positions within the West 
Virginia Army National Guard since he was commissioned in July, 1969, 
from Officer Candidate School, West Virginia Military Academy. Most 
recently, he has been assigned as the Assistant Adjutant General (Army) 
of the West Virginia National Guard, headquartered in Charleston.
  Prior to his current assignment, Colonel Barnette served as the West 
Virginia Deputy State Area Commander, West Virginia Army National 
Guard.
  Colonel Barnette has over 28 years of dedicated service in the 
National Guard. He is a graduate of the Armored Officer's Basic and 
Advanced Courses and the Command and General Staff College. Colonel 
Barnette's major decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, 
Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve 
Component Achievement Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal.
  Mr. President, I am pleased to cast my vote for the confirmation of 
Colonel John E. Barnette as Brigadier General, and I urge my colleagues 
to support this nomination.

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