[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 86 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1267]
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                    TRIBUTE TO COL. MARTIN E. DUPONT

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                           HON. FLOYD SPENCE

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 1997

  Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Col. Martin E. 
``Marty'' Dupont on his last day as chief of the U.S. Air Force House 
Legislative Liaison Office. Colonel Dupont has served with distinction 
in this post since June 17, 1993.
  Soon after assuming his current position, Colonel Dupont quickly 
established a solid reputation with Members of Congress and their 
staffs as an authority on a diverse array of programs and issues 
relating to the Air Force. Colonel Dupont's understanding of 
congressional operations, coupled with his sound judgement and keen 
sense of priority, have been of great benefit to Members. He has 
provided valuable support whenever he as been called upon, especially, 
as he has routinely been sought by members of the Committee on National 
Security to provide briefings concerning national security issues. He 
has also demonstrated an expertise for organizing and conducting a 
number of important congressional delegation trips throughout the 
world.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been my distinct pleasure to have worked and 
traveled with Colonel Dupont. He has earned our respect and gratitude 
for his many contributions to our Nation's defense. My colleagues and I 
bid Colonel Dupont a fond farewell and wish him much continued success 
as he and his family move to Camp Smith, Hawaii, where he will become 
the director of legislative liaison for the Pacific Command.

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