[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 12, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO COL. JOHN K. WILSON III

  Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to Col. John K. 
Wilson III as he retires after 26 years of distinguished service in the 
U.S. Air Force.
  Colonel Wilson is retiring from his position as the executive 
director of operations, Secretary of the Air Force, Office of 
Legislative Liaison at the Pentagon. In addition to this position, he 
also served as Chief, Congressional Inquiries Division. In a previous 
legislative liaison tour, Colonel Wilson served as a Congressional 
Inquiries Officer as well as a Senate Liaison Officer. In these 
critical positions, Colonel Wilson not only served the Air Force well, 
but he also assisted the U.S. Congress.
  During his tenure, he worked with hundreds of Members of Congress, 
responding to their constituent inquiries, lending his expertise in Air 
Force matters and handling a myriad of unique situations. Colonel 
Wilson's professionalism, diplomacy, and insight were essential to the 
flawless planning and execution of well over 100 Congressional 
worldwide fact-finding travels. His comprehensive knowledge of the 
legislative process and thorough understanding of Air Force issues made 
him the perfect liaison between the Pentagon and Capitol Hill.
  Mr. President, I join with my colleagues who have directly benefited 
from the superb support Colonel Wilson has provided the Congress and 
executive branch, in congratulating him for a job extremely well done 
and wishing he and his lovely wife Andrea, the very best in the future. 
He will be a success in any pursuit he may endeavor to undertake. 
Colonel Wilson is a professional among professionals and has brought 
great credit upon himself and the U.S. Air Force.

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