[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 135 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1726]
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              TRIBUTE TO MAJ. RICHARD M. ``SLUG'' McGIVERN

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Maj. Richard M. 
``Slug'' McGivern for his distinguished and exemplary service to the 
U.S. Air Force and the 104th Congress through his work in the Air Force 
House Liaison Office from May 2, 1995, to October 14, 1996. In this 
capacity, Rick has excelled in providing the House of Representatives 
with outstanding service and unselfish commitment above and beyond the 
call of duty. During his short stay in this office,, he quickly 
established a solid reputation with both Members and staff, displaying 
his extensive knowledge of Air Force programs and issues, as well as 
national defense strategy. His strong operational fighter background 
gave him the credibility to provide guidance and advice on a wide array 
of aerospace and other national security issues. Slug's sound judgment 
and keen sense of priority are trusted attributes that have greatly 
benefited Congress and the U.S. Air Force. In the challenging arena of 
international travel, he was brilliant in planning, organizing, and 
executing congressional delegation trips to locations all over the 
world. It has been my extreme pleasure to have worked and traveled with 
Rick McGivern. He has served with great distinction and has earned our 
respect and gratitude for his many contributions to our Nation's 
defense. As he moves to the Pentagon to work on the Quadrennial Defense 
Review Board, we will continue to see Slug on the Hill. On behalf of my 
colleagues, I would like to bid Maj. Rick ``Slug'' McGivern and his 
wife Susan continued success in their new assignment.