[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H10772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. RONDAL H. SMITH

  (Mr. CHAMBLISS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to pay tribute to my 
good friend, Maj. Gen. Rondal H. Smith, who is retiring next week from 
his post as commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center in 
Georgia.
  As one of our country's leading experts in logistics, he assumed the 
command at Robins in June 1995 and has led Robins through what could 
probably be the most challenging 2\1/2\ years in the ALC's history.
  His commitment to top quality work and community support was no more 
evident than when Robins Air Force Base was awarded the C-5 contract. 
General Smith, aided by the talented folks at Team Robins, put together 
an innovative bid which will save American taxpayers over $190 million 
while ensuring a bright and productive future for the Robins Air 
Logistics Center and the Warner Robins community alike.
  As General Smith says goodbye next week to the Air Force he has so 
faithfully served, he can leave knowing that America is a safer and 
better place because of his distinguished career. I thank Ron for the 
contribution he has made to his community, his State, and above all, to 
his country. It has been a great honor to have worked with him over the 
last several years. He should know that he will be deeply missed, and I 
wish him and Debbie the very best as he enters the world of civilian 
life.

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