[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 105 (Thursday, July 30, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE FOR MAJOR GENERAL CLAUDE W. REINKE

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 1998

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge a brave 
soldier, strong leader, caring father and a very good friend. Major 
General Claude W. Reinke is the retiring Commanding General of the 
Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, which is located in my District. I 
have grown very fond of General Reinke and would like to commend his 
leadership at the base.
  General Reinke is a Texan by birth but has always been ready to move 
anywhere the Marines needed to send him, including a tour in Vietnam. 
The position of Commander General to a base like Pendleton is often 
like being the mayor of a city, as both require outstanding managerial 
skills. General Reinke has gone above and beyond the call of duty as 
Commander. His leadership has had a positive impact on both the Marines 
and the entire community.
  Part of what makes General Reinke so special is how much he cares for 
his troops. Very few Commanding officers are more sensitive to the 
needs of their troops than Claude Reinke. General Reinke has become a 
champion for quality of life for our troops by emphasizing the need for 
improved base housing and training facilities for members of the Corps.
  General Reinke has been decorated with the Legion of Merit, Bronze 
Star Medal with Combat ``V,'' Meritorious Service Medal and the Combat 
Action Ribbon. He is a proud husband and father of five. I might also 
add that he plays a very good game of golf! If he reacts to the 
challenges of work like he reacts to the challenges on the golf course, 
I think the men and women of Camp Pendleton have been in very able 
hands!
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish Claude my best and commend him on a 
job extremely well done.

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