[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 74 (Wednesday, June 10, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF COLONEL MARY TRIPP

  Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. Mr. President, it is my privilege to say a 
few words in honor of a native Illinoisan, Colonel Mary Tripp, who 
retired from the United States Air Force on June 1, 1998 after 23 years 
of proud service to our nation.
  Colonel Tripp's final assignment in the Air Force was director of the 
program honoring the 50th anniversary of the service. The project was a 
blend of motivational and historic information, which under Colonel 
Tripp's direction both informed the general public and energized her 
fellow airmen. From the national recognition at the Tournament of Roses 
Parade to the Pentagon Cake Cutting Ceremony with President Clinton, 
the hard work and dedication of Colonel Tripp shined in every event. 
The distinguished history of the United States Air Force is a story 
every American should know. Under Colonel Tripp's direction, this story 
was told. Through the example Colonel Tripp set as an officer duirng 
her career, the Air Force's proud legacy will continue to grow.
  As Colonel Tripp returns to private life in West Chicago, Illinois, I 
ask my colleagues to join me in commending her outstanding service to 
our nation, and wish her good luck and Godspeed in all of her future 
endeavors.

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